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BS:H 28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmothy McNutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neck comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint it black. Timmothy McNutt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 lbs
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Decent elbows
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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
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pencil Neck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Timmothy McNutt!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from McNutt misses.
Neck is looking to score with low kicks.
McNutt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Neck tries to clinch up but McNutt circles away and keeps his distance.
Neck tries to clinch but McNutt moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by McNutt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McNutt.
Neck tries for a takedown but McNutt circles away easily
and McNutt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Neck tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNutt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Neck lands a leg kick that knocks McNutt off balance momentarily.
Neck with a lazy takedown attempt
and McNutt counters with a one-two to the body.
Pencil Neck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neck gets the takedown into side control.
McNutt is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck stands up and beckons McNutt to his feet.
Neck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McNutt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pencil Neck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from McNutt does no damage.
Neck shoots and misses
and McNutt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Neck!
Poor strikes thrown by McNutt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McNutt landing strikes from the mount and Neck is in trouble!
McNutt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Neck can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McNutt throws a strike there. Neck manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Neck is looking to control McNutt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neck avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck wants to improve his position but McNutt is controlling well.
Neck moves into full guard.
McNutt prevents Neck from getting back to his feet.
Neck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neck is looking for a triangle but McNutt pushes his legs off easily.
McNutt distracts Neck with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNutt wants to control from the top but Neck keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNutt throwing strikes from guard but Neck blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNutt stopping the sweep attempt from Neck.
McNutt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McNutt landing some decent shots from guard.
Neck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neck is controlling McNutt's posture.
McNutt stops Neck from standing up.
Neck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNutt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNutt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Neck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neck pushes McNutt off and scrambles back to his feet.
Neck lands a nice leg kick that just misses McNutt's sensitive parts.
McNutt misses with a wild combination.
McNutt swings for the body but Neck moves out of range.
Neck 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNutt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McNutt looks gassed!
McNutt is working an open guard so Neck takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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 Pencil Neck will probably get the nod.
That's time! Neck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Neck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Neck wants to clinch.
Neck misses with a kick to the body.
Neck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McNutt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNutt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Neck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McNutt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neck tries for a takedown but McNutt circles away easily
and McNutt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck tries to close the distance and clinch but McNutt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for McNutt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McNutt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neck is defended easily by McNutt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pencil Neck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neck with a poor takedown
and Neck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neck throws a leg kick which misses McNutt's front leg but catches the back leg as McNutt tries to avoid it.
Neck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neck wants to clinch.
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.
Neck with a poor takedown
and McNutt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McNutt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neck wants to stand up but McNutt is controlling him.
Neck trying to keep a closed guard but McNutt is proving a slippery customer.
Neck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McNutt trying to control but Neck is working from the bottom.
McNutt preventing the sweep.
McNutt throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNutt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neck keeping full guard, as McNutt tries to pass.
McNutt throws a big right hand that misses.
Pencil Neck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neck wants to sweep but no luck.
Neck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McNutt postures up in Neck's guard and throws a big left but Neck blocks it.
Neck has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McNutt working some strikes from top position.
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.
Neck has his hands on McNutt's head, controlling the position.
Neck wants to sweep here but McNutt controlling him for the moment.
McNuttis looking to pass into half guard but Neck pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Neck is in guard.
McNutt wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McNutt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neck stands and throws McNutt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McNutt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timmothy McNutt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McNutt keeps the fight on the outside.
Neck shoots in and bounces McNutt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Neck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Neck trying to control the position from guard on top but McNutt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNutt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neck pushing down on McNutt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck is keen to just control but McNutt is a slippery customer.
Neck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neck has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Neck cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Neck cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Timmothy McNutt has been cut.
Neck moves to take his opponent's back.
McNutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Neck is persistently looking for the submission but McNutt is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neck is looking for the choke from the back position but McNutt is controlling his hands well.
Neck is looking for the choke from the back position but McNutt is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck is trying to stick to McNutt's back but McNutt is turning into Neck. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Neck's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McNutt.
Neck has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McNutt should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Neck has tightened it up now! McNutt should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pencil Neck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keke Pummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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169 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Pummel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pummel connects with the punch.
It looks like Marcelo Garcia has been cut.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Pummel's knee but Pummel avoids it well.
Pummel misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pummel being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pummel.
Pummel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pummel prevents the takedown attempt.
Pummel is looking to control Garcia's arms but Garcia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pummel has his back to the cage.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
Keke Pummel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Garcia.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pummel throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pummel misses with a looping right.
Pummel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Pummel fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia slips a straight right by Pummel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Pummel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pummel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Pummel misses with an uppercut
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pummel swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pummel dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Pummel misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Pummel misses
and Garcia counters with a two punch combo.
Pummel lands with a cross.
Pummel scores with a punch to the head.
A jab lands there for Pummel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pummel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia throws a solid leg kick but Pummel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garcia.
Pummel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pummel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Garcia back to the cage. Pummel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pummel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
Garcia looks gassed!
A punch combination from Pummel misses.
Pummel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oooooh!!! Pummel has knocked Garcia down with a huge combo! Pummel steps away and waves a wobbly Garcia back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Garcia is rocked!
Pummel misses with a body punch
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pummel throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia throws a low kick, looking for Pummel's leg but Pummel calmly moves out of range.
Pummel throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pummel misses with a hook
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Pummel's knee but Pummel avoids it well.
Pummel tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pummel looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia throws a right hand that Pummel ducks under and follows up with a left that Pummel also avoids with ease.
Pummel misses with a body shot
and Pummel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pummel is rocked!
Pummel is aggressively charging in as Garcia backs up avoiding any damage. Garcia tosses out a jab and Pummel runs right into it face first! Pummel is out cold! Garcia dropped down on all fours and is barking in Pummel's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcelo Garcia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hayao Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gar Diu (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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3 - 1 - 1 |
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188 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hayao Miyazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gar Diu!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diu.
Miyazaki lands with a cross.
Miyazaki swings widly with a right hand
and Diu counters with a low kick, right behind Miyazaki 's knee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diu.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diu.
Oooooh!!! Miyazaki has knocked Diu down with a huge combo! Miyazaki steps away and waves a wobbly Diu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Diu is rocked!
It looks like Gar Diu has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diu tries to score with a low kick but Miyazaki moves his leg out of the way.
Diu is still on wobbly legs! Can Miyazaki finish him?
Diu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miyazaki lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Diu is looking to close the distance but Miyazaki sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Diu crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Diu is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hayao Miyazaki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Stormbolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Lola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Lola will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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198 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Red Stormbolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Lola!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Stormbolt with that takedown attempt.
Lola misses the jab.
Stormbolt has a takedown stuffed.
Stormbolt slips under a jab from Lola.
Lola misses with a left hand
and Stormbolt counters with a shoot takedown. Lola fights it but they end up in guard.
Stormbolt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stormbolt lands a couple of elbows.
Stormbolt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stormbolt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lola on the ground.
Stormbolt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stormbolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stormbolt scoring with some ground and pound.
Lola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stormbolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stormbolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stormbolt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormbolt landing with the ground and pound.
Stormbolt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stormbolt has managed to get both his arms back between Lola's legs - danger averted.
Lola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lola working for a triangle but Stormbolt defends it easily.
Stormbolt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stormbolt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stormbolt is one step ahead there.
Stormbolt lands a couple of elbows.
Stormbolt postures up in Lola's guard and throws a big left but Lola blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lola has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stormbolt doesn't defend quickly enough and Lola has managed to lock this one up! Can Stormbolt escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lola on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Lola!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armas Paakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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8 - 6 - 0 |
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170 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Paakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistar Parker!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paakku did well to prevent Parker getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker stops Paakku from getting back to his feet.
Parker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paakku is trying to stand up here but Parker is controlling him well.
Paakku manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Parker clinches up with Paakku and pushes him back against the cage.
Paakku lands a nice uppercut.
Paakku unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Paakku.
Paakku gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paakku is pressed up against the cage. Parker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paakku down to the mat. Paakku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Parker with a poor takedown
and Paakku counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Alistar Parker has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker misses with a takedown attempt
and Paakku counters with a leg kick.
Armas Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Parker.
Parker looks gassed!
Paakku lands a leg kick that knocks Parker off balance momentarily.
Paakku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paakku clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Paakku.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku lands a hook that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Paakku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Paakku lands a left hand.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
Paakku lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Paakku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Paakku.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paakku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paakku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paakku pushes Parker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paakku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paakku lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Paakku.
A short right from Paakku.
A short left from Paakku.
Paakku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paakku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Paakku is working Parker over against the cage.
Paakku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paakku is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paakku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paakku presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Parker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku digs a right hand into Parker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parker's gas tank.
Paakku is working Parker over against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paakku lands a damaging elbow.
Paakku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paakku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Paakku digs a right hand underneath Parker's ribcage. Parker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paakku comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for Paakku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakku.
A body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Paakku.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakku.
Parker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paakku lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Paakku.
Paakku lands a right hand.
Paakku lands with a light punch inside.
Paakku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paakku missing with knees to the body.
Parker tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paakku lands a body shot.
Paakku lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike.
Paakku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paakku prevents Parker from breaking the clinch.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Paakku lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Paakku.
Paakku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Paakku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Paakku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistar Parker's cut.
That's time! Paakku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Paakku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paakku counters with a low kick, right behind Parker 's knee.
Paakku moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
Paakku tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Paakku wants to clinch.
Parker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paakku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Paakku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paakku lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Paakku.
Paakku lands a good knee to the midsection. Parker won't want to take too many of those.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Parker takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paakku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Paakku.
Nice body punch from Paakku.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paakku lands an elbow inside.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Paakku as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Paakku as the two fighters clinch.
Paakku blocks a body shot from Parker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker has Paakku pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paakku manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Armas Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Parker.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Paakku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paakku is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paakku lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakku.
Good body shot from Paakku.
Paakku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paakku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Paakku is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armas Paakku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Paakku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paakku working Parker over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Paakku presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paakku tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paakku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Paakku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker clinches.
Parker can't break the clinch.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Paakku.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Nice body punch from Paakku - that landed with a thud.
Paakku managing to block the knees to the body from Parker.
Parker wants a takedown.
Paakku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Paakku scores with a hook to the body.
Paakku lands a nice uppercut.
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.
A body shot lands from Paakku.
A short uppercut from Paakku.
Paakku scores with a hook to the body.
Paakku throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paakku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paakku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Parker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paakku pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paakku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parker, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Paakku - that landed with a thud.
Paakku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Paakku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Paakku as the two fighters clinch.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Parker has Paakku pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paakku manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Paakku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistar Parker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Parker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paakku moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Paakku.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paakku obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Paakku.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike.
Parker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paakku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paakku presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paakku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paakku obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paakku.
Paakku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paakku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paakku misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paakku misses with the head strike.
Paakku swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Paakku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
Paakku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker looking to stall.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paakku is working Parker over against the cage.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paakku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paakku misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Paakku gets underhooks to prevent Parker's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Paakku.
A short right from Paakku on the inside.
Paakku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paakku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paakku presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paakku's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Paakku avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Paakku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Paakku - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Paakku.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paakku throws a head punch that misses.
Parker is trying to stall.
Paakku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paakku lands with a short shot to the head.
Paakku is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paakku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Alistar Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paakku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paakku.
Paakku pushes Parker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paakku lands a nice uppercut.
Paakku lands a nice elbow.
Paakku prevents a body shot from Parker.
Paakku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker prevents a body shot from Paakku.
Parker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armas Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Parker.
Paakku avoiding damage as Parker throws knees to the body.
Armas Paakku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paakku pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alistar Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paakku has managed to clinch.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armas Paakku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paakku, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armas Paakku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sim Polls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sim Polls is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
14 - 8 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Sim Polls!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polls swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Polls forces St Pierre back against the cage and clinches.
St Pierre takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Polls.
St Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Polls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Polls takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Polls trying to stall but St Pierre improves his position.
St Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Polls gets the underhooks and prevents it.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polls prevents it.
Polls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Pierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Polls pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Polls cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but Polls holds him up against the cage and eventually St Pierre drops back down to his feet.
St Pierre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Polls uses from the top position.
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Polls is aware though and is defending well.
Polls trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polls postures up in St Pierre's guard and throws a big left but St Pierre blocks it.
Polls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Polls working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Polls scoring with punches from side control.
Polls controls the position.
St Pierre can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polls wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
Polls tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Polls landing a few strikes.
Polls staying calm.
Polls scoring with punches and elbows.
Polls is staying tight to St Pierre's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polls in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
St Pierre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Polls.
Polls lands some shots froms side control.
Polls is trying to get an arm triangle but St Pierre is defending well.
Polls controlling from side mount.
Polls throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polls in side control, just content to control the action for now.
St Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Polls on the ground.
Polls scoring with punches and elbows.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polls trying to control the action but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Polls dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Polls closes the distance and pushes St Pierre back into the cage.
Polls prevents the takedown attempt.
St Pierre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Pierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Polls pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polls.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Polls just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Polls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from St Pierre.
Polls lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Polls pressing his opponent against the cage.
St Pierre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Polls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Polls stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
St Pierre goes for a takedown attempt but Polls pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dan St Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polls digs a good hook to St Pierre's body.
Polls shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. St Pierre is trying to defend but Polls finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
St Pierre taking some punishment here, with Polls in his half guard.
St Pierre taking some punishment here, with Polls in his half guard.
St Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Polls.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polls sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Pierre defending well though.
St Pierre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if St Pierre tries to get out of the position.
Polls is trying to control. St Pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sim Polls has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre taking some punishment here, with Polls in his half guard.
Polls wants to take a breather but St Pierre is having none of it.
Polls thows a huge punch but St Pierre dodges it nicely.
St Pierre wants to sweep but Polls has passed to side control!
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
Polls lands a decent elbow from side control.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
Polls remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polls lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
St Pierre is working to avoid the ground and pound but Polls connects with a decent elbow.
Polls controls the position.
Polls lands an elbow.
Polls cracks St Pierre with a big right hand but St Pierre just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Polls working the ground and pound.
Polls connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused St Pierre some visible discomfort.
St Pierre taking a bit of punishment here - Polls scoring with strikes.
St Pierre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
St Pierre is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polls lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear St Pierre down.
Oh St Pierre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Polls lands a decent elbow from side control.
St Pierre seems to have got his legs back now.
Polls is putting a hurting on St Pierre here, landing some big shots from side control.
Polls goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, St Pierre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Polls but great work by St Pierre.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Polls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Polls gets back to half guard.
Polls is staying active underneath St Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polls makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Polls.
Polls manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Polls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
St Pierre ducks right into an uppercut from Polls.
Sim Polls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Polls.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Polls counters with a straight right hand.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Polls circles away easily
and Polls cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Polls gets the takedown into side control.
Polls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Polls looks up at the clock and then as St Pierre takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Polls smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
St Pierre is being controlled here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polls lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear St Pierre down.
St Pierre takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polls landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polls tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
St Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
Polls working the body and head with strikes.
St Pierre is trying to improve his position.
Polls has an Americana. St Pierre didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Polls is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Polls hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sim Polls!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banana Fly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banana Fly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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204 lbs
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25
203 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Banana Fly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hiro Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sakurai throws a jab but it's blocked by Fly.
Sakurai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fly tries to clinch up.
Fly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sakurai avoids a wild elbow strike from Fly.
A bit of stalling here from Fly.
Sakurai takes an elbow to the temple.
Sakurai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sakurai slowing the pace effectively.
Sakurai breaks from the clinch.
Fly throws a hook but Sakurai avoids it easily.
Fly misses with a hook to the body
and Sakurai counters with a body kick.
Fly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakurai was well out of range. Poor timing from Fly.
Sakurai throws a lazy right hand but Fly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sakurai.
Fly tries to clinch there but Sakurai circles away.
Sakurai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fly throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakurai.
Fly moves out of range as Sakurai throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai throws a combination that misses
and Fly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sakurai thinking.
Sakurai misses with a hook
and Fly moves into the clinch.
Sakurai blocking some punches.
Fly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sakurai blocks it with crossed arms.
Sakurai has Fly pushed against the cage.
Sakurai avoids the elbow strike from Fly, against the cage.
Sakurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakurai moves away.
Fly takes the fight into the clinch.
Sakurai dodges an elbow strike from Fly.
Fly misses with a knee strike.
Fly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakurai avoids it.
Fly has Sakurai pushed against the cage.
Sakurai is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai avoiding damage as Fly throws knees to the body.
Fly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sakurai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fly pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakurai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fly lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakurai won't want to take too many of those.
Sakurai is looking to control Fly's arms but Fly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sakurai has his back to the cage.
Sakurai blocks an elbow strike.
Fly lands a nice knee to the body.
Sakurai looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakurai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fly lands an elbow inside.
Fly connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakurai's face.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sakurai is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fly throws an elbow but misses.
Fly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakurai.
Fly landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakurai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fly lands an elbow inside.
Fly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sakurai managing to block the knees to the body from Fly.
Stalling in the clinch from Fly.
Fly misses with a knee to the head.
Fly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakurai avoids it.
Fly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sakurai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sakurai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fly lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakurai won't want to take too many of those.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakurai is defending well for now.
Sakurai is looking to control Fly's arms but Fly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sakurai has his back to the cage.
Sakurai is pushing Fly up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fly slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fly throws an elbow that misses.
Sakurai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fly trying to land knees to the body.
Sakurai stalling.
Fly scores a nice knee to the body.
Sakurai dodges an elbow strike from Fly.
Sakurai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakurai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short body shot lands from Fly as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fly slows down the pace here.
Sakurai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Banana Fly dominated that round.
That's time! Fly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fly doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakurai circles away.
Fly wants to clinch up but Sakurai keeps it at a distance.
Fly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakurai.
Sakurai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sakurai counters with a leg kick.
Sakurai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakurai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fly tries to clinch but Sakurai moves out of range.
Fly is looking to wear down Sakurai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fly lands a slapping body shot.
Fly is looking to clinch.
Sakurai misses with a jab to the body
and Fly counters by moving into the clinch.
Fly has Sakurai pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sakurai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakurai looking to stall.
Fly has Sakurai pressed against the cage, preventing Sakurai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sakurai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fly throws an elbow but it misses.
Sakurai trying to control the position but instead, Fly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sakurai into the cage.
Fly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakurai.
Sakurai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fly throws an elbow but it misses.
Sakurai is looking to control Fly's arms but Fly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sakurai has his back to the cage.
Fly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sakurai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sakurai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fly with a knee to the head.
Sakurai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sakurai dodges an elbow strike from Fly.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Banana Fly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fly scores a nice knee to the body.
Sakurai trying to stall but Fly improves his position.
Sakurai is breathing heavily.
Sakurai blocks an elbow strike.
Fly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sakurai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sakurai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sakurai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fly just leaning against Sakurai, taking a breather.
A short right from Fly.
Sakurai slowing the pace effectively.
Sakurai avoiding damage as Fly throws knees to the body.
Sakurai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sakurai blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fly trying to land knees to the body.
Fly looking to slow down the pace here.
Fly is stalling here.
A short right from Sakurai on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fly lands an elbow just above Sakurai 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sakurai's brow.
Sakurai avoids the elbow strike from Fly, against the cage.
Sakurai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fly misses with an elbow over the top.
Fly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sakurai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fly misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hook to the body lands for Fly.
Sakurai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fly misses with some punches.
Fly lands a nice elbow.
Sakurai looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Banana Fly dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Sakurai.
Sakurai tries to score with a low kick but Fly moves his leg out of the way.
Sakurai misses with a left hand
and Fly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakurai throws a hook to the side of Fly's head but Fly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakurai slips a jab from Fly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakurai.
Fly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sakurai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Sakurai misses.
Fly with a nice cross.
Fly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sakurai counters with an outside leg kick.
Sakurai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sakurai scores with a hook to the body. Fly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut
and Fly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakurai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sakurai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fly scores with a shot to the body.
Fly lands a body shot.
Sakurai tries a head kick but it misses.
Fly lands a jab to Sakurai's midsection.
Sakurai tries to keep at a distance but Fly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sakurai trying to control the position but instead, Fly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sakurai into the cage.
Sakurai letting Fly take a breather here.
Fly lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fly obliges.
A short left from Fly.
Fly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sakurai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakurai takes an elbow to the temple.
Fly misses with an elbow over the top.
Fly landing knees to the head.
Fly throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sakurai is keeping busy.
Fly landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fly throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakurai.
A short left from Fly.
Sakurai is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Fly.
Nice elbow from Fly.
Sakurai looking to slow down the pace here.
Hiro Sakurai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Fly as the two fighters clinch.
Sakurai is trying to stall.
Fly lands a nice elbow.
Fly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakurai avoids it.
Fly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakurai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fly pushes Sakurai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakurai avoiding damage as Fly throws knees to the body.
Fly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sakurai blocks an elbow strike.
Fly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fly is struggling to control the position.
Sakurai stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fly misses with a knee to the head.
Fly is stalling here.
Knees to the body from Fly.
Sakurai dodges an elbow strike from Fly.
Fly throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Fly.
Sakurai avoids a wild elbow strike from Fly.
Fly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakurai.
Sakurai is looking to control Fly's arms but Fly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sakurai has his back to the cage.
Sakurai dodges an elbow strike from Fly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakurai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fly blocking some punches.
Fly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banana Fly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakurai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banana Fly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fly 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Banana Fly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The rolling stones - Under my thumb. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
18 - 6 - 3 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Good low kicks
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Shepherd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Tilthammer!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepherd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tilthammer.
Shepherd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tilthammer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shepherd's knee momentarily.
Shepherd misses with a takedown attempt
and Tilthammer counters with a thumping low kick.
Shepherd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shepherd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tilthammer counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Shepherd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tilthammer is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tilthammer wants to clinch.
Tilthammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tilthammer misses with a leg kick
and Shepherd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tilthammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Shepherd is trying to work for a kimura but Tilthammer is defending well.
Shepherd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shepherd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tilthammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shepherd.
Shepherd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tilthammer defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shepherd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tilthammer gets back to full guard.
Shepherd stops Tilthammer from standing up.
Shepherd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shepherd throws a big right hand that misses.
Shepherd tries to free his leg and advance position but Tilthammer is retaining full guard.
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.
Shepherd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tilthammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shepherd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tilthammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tilthammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepherd is looking to work some ground and pound but Tilthammer has wrist control.
Tilthammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shepherd thows a big elbow that misses.
Shepherd is looking to work some ground and pound but Tilthammer has wrist control.
Shepherd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tilthammer wants to stand and escape but Shepherd is having none of it.
Shepherd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 John Shepherd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tilthammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shepherd misses with a takedown attempt
and Tilthammer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tilthammer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd with a poor takedown
and Shepherd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tilthammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shepherd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Shepherd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shepherd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shepherd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tilthammer counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Shepherd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepherd swats away the attempt to clinch by Tilthammer.
Henry Tilthammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Shepherd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tilthammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tilthammer wants to control but Shepherd postures up.
Shepherd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tilthammer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shepherd but great work by Tilthammer.
Shepherd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tilthammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shepherd sneaks back into half guard.
Tilthammer prevents Shepherd from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd is working hard here to advance position.
Tilthammer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Shepherd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tilthammer counters with a thumping low kick.
Tilthammer connects with a leg kick. Shepherd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tilthammer connects with a leg kick. Shepherd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tilthammer feints and then cracks Shepherd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shepherd down.
Shepherd shoots and misses
and Tilthammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tilthammer, right into the meat.
Tilthammer scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Tilthammer 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer wants to slow Shepherd down by chopping away at his legs.
Shepherd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick
and Shepherd counters with a single leg into guard. Tilthammer didn't expect that.
Tilthammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shepherd.
Shepherd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shepherd tries to free his leg and advance position but Tilthammer is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd thows a big elbow that misses.
Shepherd thows a big elbow that misses.
Tilthammer is trying to control the position but Shepherd postures up.
Shepherd is looking to advance position but Tilthammer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tilthammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shepherd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tilthammer prevents Shepherd from getting the reversal.
Shepherd regains half guard.
Shepherd wants to control but Tilthammer is keeping busy.
Tilthammer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd is looking to improve his position.
Shepherd is pressing down on Tilthammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shepherd throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tilthammer uses it to pass to side control.
Shepherd tries to bench press Tilthammer off him but Tilthammer keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd regains half guard.
Shepherd actively working from the bottom here.
Shepherd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shepherd gets back to full guard.
Shepherd keeping moving, preventing Tilthammer from controlling successfully.
Tilthammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tilthammer preventing the sweep.
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.
Shepherd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tilthammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tilthammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shepherd looking for a sweep. Not yet Shepherd, not yet.
Shepherd has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tilthammer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shepherd has tightened it up now! Tilthammer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Shepherd!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bojan Jelusic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson's entrance music is Peukaloisen retket. A fine choice. Nils Holgersson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bojan Jelusic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jelusic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holgersson on the side of the head.
Jelusic stalks Holgersson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holgersson's face. Holgersson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jelusic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses.
Jelusic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holgersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jelusic scrambles back to his feet.
Holgersson dodges the punch combination from Jelusic.
Holgersson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jelusic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holgersson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jelusic checks it well.
Holgersson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jelusic counters with an inside leg kick.
Jelusic lands a nice hook to Holgersson's body. Holgersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holgersson misses with a few strikes there.
Holgersson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jelusic to score with a decent uppercut.
Holgersson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jelusic throws a head kick but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jelusic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Holgersson takes a step back to recover.
Holgersson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holgersson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy body kick from Holgersson
and Jelusic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holgersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot lands for Jelusic.
A punch combination from Jelusic misses.
Jelusic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holgersson's hands.
Holgersson misses with a leg kick
and Jelusic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nils Holgersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jelusic counters with a nice body shot.
Holgersson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jelusic throws a head kick but Holgersson moves out of range.
Jelusic throws a series of punches but Holgersson avoids them all with ease.
Holgersson is looking to clinch but Jelusic is avoiding it.
A low kick from Holgersson is predictable there
and Jelusic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holgersson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jelusic counters with a left to the body.
Jelusic scores with a sloppy right hand. Holgersson should have avoided that one.
Jelusic swinging wildly here.
Jelusic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holgersson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jelusic throws a right and a left that Holgersson avoids nicely.
Jelusic misses the jab.
Jelusic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holgersson lands with a kick to the temple. Jelusic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jelusic throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Holgersson misses
and Jelusic counters with a good low kick that Holgersson was not able to check.
Holgersson misses with an uppercut
and Jelusic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jelusic checks a leg kick.
Holgersson throws a sloppy head kick and Jelusic moves out of range easily.
Jelusic misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson avoids the body shot from Jelusic.
Holgersson throws a body kick the misses
letting Jelusic counter with a right hand.
Holgersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jelusic throws a leg kick but Holgersson checks it.
Jelusic misses with a jab to the body
and Holgersson counters with a straight right hand.
Jelusic throws a body punch but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson tries to clinch up but Jelusic circles away and keeps his distance.
Holgersson throws a leg kick but Jelusic checks it.
Holgersson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Jelusic misses.
Holgersson misses with a double jab
and Jelusic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Jelusic 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.
Holgersson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jelusic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab from Jelusic finds it's way through Holgersson's defenses.
Holgersson throws an off balance right hand
and Jelusic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jelusic misses with the body kick
and Holgersson counters with a head kick.
Holgersson has managed to clinch.
Holgersson takes a shot to the head.
Holgersson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Holgersson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holgersson.
Holgersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jelusic controls his hands.
Jelusic misses with an elbow over the top.
Jelusic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holgersson misses with the head strike.
Holgersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holgersson can't break the clinch.
Holgersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jelusic's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Jelusic.
Jelusic effectively controlling the action here.
Jelusic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holgersson is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Jelusic - that landed with a thud.
Jelusic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holgerssons head.
Jelusic prevents a body shot from Holgersson.
Jelusic lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Jelusic to work.
Holgersson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jelusic won't allow it.
Holgersson blocks an elbow strike from Jelusic.
Jelusic blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jelusic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holgersson backwards.
Holgersson tries to work over Jelusic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jelusic throws a head punch that misses.
Jelusic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid body kick from Holgersson.
Holgersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holgersson slips a jab and a cross from Jelusic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson swings widly with a right hand
and Jelusic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holgersson slips a jab from Jelusic.
Holgersson misses with a looping right.
Bojan Jelusic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holgersson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jelusic counters with a series of strikes. Holgersson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jelusic avoids the head kick by Holgersson.
Jelusic misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jelusic.
Jelusic ducks under a wild hook from Holgersson.
Jelusic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holgersson on the side of the head.
Jelusic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holgersson counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jelusic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holgersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jelusic.
Jelusic throws an overhand right that lands on Holgersson's shoulder, as Holgersson tries to avoid the shot.
Holgersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holgersson misses with a leg kick
and Jelusic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jelusic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holgersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jelusic.
Holgersson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jelusic misses with a body shot.
Holgersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Jelusic.
Jelusic fails to land with a series of punches.
Holgersson lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jelusic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jelusic misses with the combination.
Holgersson scores with a head kick.
Jelusic scores with a sloppy right hand. Holgersson should have avoided that one.
Jelusic works Holgersson's body with a nice hook.
Holgersson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jelusic.
Jelusic misses with a lunging right hand
and Holgersson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jelusic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holgersson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Jelusic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jelusic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holgersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jelusic lands a jab to Holgersson's midsection.
Holgersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jelusic's calf.
Jelusic looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
Holgersson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jelusic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jelusic takes a swing at Holgersson's ribcage but misses.
Jelusic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holgerssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holgersson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holgersson takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick by Holgersson misses
and Jelusic counters with a left to the body.
Holgersson throws a lazy body kick
and Jelusic counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson moves forwards but Jelusic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jelusic loads up on a big right hand but Holgersson slips the punch.
Holgersson throws a sloppy head kick
and Jelusic counters with a left to the body.
Jelusic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jelusic lands with a nice body punch.
Jelusic lands a nice hook to Holgersson's body. Holgersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses.
Holgersson misses with a hook to the body
and Jelusic counters with a stiff right hand.
Holgersson slips a jab from Jelusic.
Holgersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jelusic finds it's way round the side to connect with Holgersson's head.
Holgersson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jelusic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson lands with a straight right. Jelusic didn't see that one coming.
Jelusic misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holgersson misses with a right hand
and Jelusic counters with a two punch combo.
Jelusic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holgersson momentarily.
Holgersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot lands for Jelusic.
Jelusic misses with a hook to the body
and Holgersson counters with a head kick.
Jelusic scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jelusic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holgersson.
Jelusic's corner calls for a 1-2. Jelusic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson avoids the body shot from Jelusic.
Holgersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jelusic.
Jelusic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holgersson avoids a kick to the body.
Jelusic looks to land a combination. Holgersson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holgersson misses with a double jab
and Jelusic counters with a straight right hand.
Jelusic throws a body kick that misses.
Jelusic scores with a jab to the head.
Jelusic misses with a right hand
and Holgersson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Holgersson scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jelusic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holgersson.
Holgersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jelusic's sensitive parts.
Holgersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Jelusic to counter with a crisp jab.
Jelusic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holgersson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jelusic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jelusic throws a shot to the body.
Jelusic thows a leg kick but Holgersson checks it
and Holgersson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jelusic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jelusic connects with a leg kick. Holgersson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jelusic. That snapped Holgersson's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Jelusic really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Holgersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holgersson.
Holgersson tests Jelusic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jelusic looks to throw the jab but Holgersson is out of range.
Jelusic thuds a left hand into Holgersson's body.
Holgersson throws a lazy head kick
and Holgersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jelusic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jelusic thows a body shot but no joy.
Holgersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holgersson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jelusic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holgersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jelusic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holgersson thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jelusic does it's job there.
Jelusic lands a body shot.
Holgersson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holgersson misses with a hook
and Jelusic counters with a straight right hand.
Holgersson misses with a leg kick
and Jelusic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holgersson throws a sloppy head kick
and Jelusic counters with a right hand to the body.
Jelusic tries to bum rush Holgersson with a series of wild strikes but Holgersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holgersson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holgersson throws a sloppy head kick and Jelusic moves out of range easily.
Holgersson takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Holgersson is predictable there
and Jelusic counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jelusic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jelusic lands a jab-cross combination.
Holgersson moves away from the strike by Jelusic.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jelusic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holgersson slips under a jab.
Holgersson throws a body kick the misses
and Jelusic counters with a nice body shot.
Holgersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jelusic tries to bum rush Holgersson with a series of wild strikes but Holgersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Jelusic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holgersson misses with a leg kick
and Jelusic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jelusic lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jelusic can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Jelusic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holgersson doesn't seem phased though.
Holgersson tries to land a body kick
letting Jelusic counter with a right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Holgersson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Holgersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jelusic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holgersson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jelusic.
Holgersson is rocked!
Holgersson finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Jelusic's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Holgersson falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bojan Jelusic!
Bojan Jelusic is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Draper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magne Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Draper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Draper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magne Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bruno finds it's way round the side to connect with Draper's head.
Draper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Draper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruno was well out of range. Poor timing from Draper.
Draper throws a shot to the body.
Draper misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Draper.
Draper lands a big right hand that sends Bruno crashing to the mat! Draper stays standing though and waves Bruno back to his feet!
Bruno is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draper darts in and clinches Bruno up against the cage.
Bruno is still on wobbly legs! Can Draper finish him?
Draper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draper.
Draper breaks the clinch.
Draper swings widly with a right hand
and Bruno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bruno seems to have recovered his senses.
Draper drops Bruno with a huge uppercut! Bruno drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Draper is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Draper!
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