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Kumite 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Habib Al Tawil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestling Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Habib Al Tawil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrestling Partner!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Al Tawil trying to control from the bottom.
Partner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Tawil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Al Tawil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Tawil tries to get out of the position.
Al Tawil is looking for a sweep. Partner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Partner trying to control the action but Al Tawil is working from the bottom.
Partner tries to stand but can't do so whilst Al Tawil controls his leg.
Al Tawil is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partner trying to control from Al Tawil's half guard. Al Tawil has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Al Tawil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Tawil keeping moving, preventing Partner from controlling successfully.
Al Tawil is trying to keep Partner in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Partner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Al Tawil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Partner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Al Tawil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al Tawil misses with a takedown
and Partner counters with a single leg into guard. Al Tawil didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Tawil trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Tawil controlling the position.
Al Tawil looking for a guillotine here but Partner defends easily.
Al Tawil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Partner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Al Tawil wants to sweep here but Partner controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Al Tawil tries to keep at a distance but Partner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Partner tries to pull guard but Al Tawil holds him up against the cage and eventually Partner drops back down to his feet.
Partner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Tawil smiles and moves away.
Partner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Al Tawil manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Al Tawil trying to keep a closed guard but Partner is proving a slippery customer.
Partner wants to control from the top but Al Tawil keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Tawil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Partner wants to get up but he can't break Al Tawil's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Partner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wrestling Partner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Partner scores with a takedown into Al Tawil's guard.
Partner wants to stand but Al Tawil has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partner throws and elbow that misses. Al Tawil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Partner's guard. Nice move by Al Tawil!
Partner wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Partner dominated that round.
That's time! Al Tawil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Partner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Tawil keeping moving, preventing Partner from controlling successfully.
Partner won't allow Al Tawil to get back to his feet.
Partner wants to control from the top but Al Tawil keeps moving.
Partner postures up.
Partner is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Tawil has wrist control.
Partner slips nicely into half guard.
Partner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Partner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Tawil keeps working.
Wrestling Partner has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Tawil is concentrating on defense, preventing Partner from advancing position.
Al Tawil is refusing to be controlled, as Partner sits in half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Wrestling Partner hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Al Tawil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Tawil with a poor takedown
and Partner counters with a takedown into side control.
Al Tawil manages to get back to half guard.
Partner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Tawil wants to get back to his feet.
Partner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Tawil has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Tawil is trying to control but can't.
Partner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Tawil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Al Tawil tries to get to full guard but Partner has control of the leg.
Partner decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Al Tawil.
Partner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Partner showed some decent athleticism there.
Al Tawil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Partner is working away from the top position though.
Partner trying to control the action but Al Tawil is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Wrestling Partner hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Partner clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Al Tawil would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Partner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Al Tawil is trying to get back to his feet.
Partner throwing strikes but Al Tawil manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Partner is trying to improve his position.
Partner wants to control but Al Tawil postures up.
Partner is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Al Tawil is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Partner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Al Tawil closes the distance and clinches.
Al Tawil tries to pull guard but Partner won't allow it.
Partner jumps guard but Al Tawil stands there with Partner around his waist. Partner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Partner is trying to break the clinch but Al Tawil has him pressed against the cage.
Partner leaning against his opponent.
Al Tawil is trying to stall.
Partner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Partner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al Tawil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Partner tries to pull guard but Al Tawil holds him up against the cage and eventually Partner drops back down to his feet.
Habib Al Tawil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestling Partner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Tawil pulls guard successfully.
Partner trying to control but Al Tawil is working from the bottom.
Al Tawil has momentary wrist control but Partner slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partner wants to control from the top but Al Tawil keeps moving.
Partner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Al Tawil pushes Partner off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Partner throws a leg kick
and Al Tawil counters by clinching up.
Partner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Partner trying to keep a closed guard but Al Tawil is proving a slippery customer.
Partner is striking from the bottom but Al Tawil uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Tawil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Partner trying to control but Al Tawil postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wrestling Partner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Tawil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Partner slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Tawil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Tawil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Partner moves into the clinch.
Partner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Tawil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Partner counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Partner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Tawil keeps working.
Al Tawil prevents Partner from improving position.
Al Tawil takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Al Tawil is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partner tries for a kimura but Al Tawil is defending well.
Partner is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Tawil is defending well.
Al Tawil struggling a bit here.
Habib Al Tawil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrestling Partner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Partner trying to control the position but Al Tawil is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestling Partner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Partner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestling Partner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by kung fu fighting. Muay Thai Partner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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22
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 1 |
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19
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Great 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
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matthew Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muay Thai Partner!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Partner is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Partner defends it.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Partner is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Stewert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Stewert has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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179 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Basic striking
Powerful |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stan Stewert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjj King!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a body punch but Stewert moves out of range.
Stewert clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
Stewert gets a trip takedown into half guard.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stewert seems to be looking for submissions.
Stewert wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Stewert.
King regains full guard. Nicely done.
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stewert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stewert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stewert preventing the sweep.
Stewert has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing King to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stewert is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - King pulls down on the head and he's put Stewert to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bjj King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Neddles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas Neddles acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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19
145 lbs
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22
163 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjj Partner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Douglas Neddles!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neddles rushes Partner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Neddles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Partner misses with a takedown attempt
and Neddles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Partner moves to clinch but Neddles breaks away
and Neddles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Partner trying to control the position but instead, Neddles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Partner into the cage.
Neddles breaks from the clinch.
Partner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Neddles counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neddles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Partner circles away quickly and effectively.
Neddles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Neddles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Neddles. Those never looked like landing.
Neddles sizes up Partner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neddles misses with a double jab.
Neddles lands a big head kick that sends Partner tumbling to the mat! Neddles takes a step backwards and waves Partner back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Partner is rocked!
Partner gets tackled into the cage by Neddles. Neddles maintains the clinch.
Oh Partner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neddles breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neddles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Partner seems to have got his legs back now.
Neddles breaks from the clinch.
Partner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neddles.
Douglas Neddles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partner tries to clinch up
and Neddles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neddles misses with a series of wild punches.
Partner drops his hands momentarily and Neddles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Neddles throws a nice looking combination but Partner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Partner shoots in and gets a takedown into Neddles's guard.
Partner stops Neddles from standing up.
Partner trying to control the position from guard on top but Neddles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neddles scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Douglas Neddles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partner thows a leg kick but Neddles checks it
and Neddles counters with a three punch combo that has Partner backing up. Partner nods at Neddles to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partner misses with a few strikes there.
Partner has his takedown stuffed
and Neddles counters with a crisp one two that drops Partner! Neddles thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Partner to his feet! Partner is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Partner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partner is breathing heavily.
Neddles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Partner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Neddles sneaks out the side door and pushes Partner away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Neddles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Partner with a poor takedown
and Neddles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neddles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Partner finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Neddles's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Partner falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Neddles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rolston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan The Wrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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163 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Rolston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan The Wrath!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Wrath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Wrath throws a wild body kick that Rolston sees coming a mile off.
The Wrath avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rolston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Wrath throws out a leg kick but Rolston moves out of range and The Wrath only half commits.
Rolston digs a good hook to The Wrath's body.
The Wrath avoids the body shot from Rolston.
The Wrath wants to clinch up but Rolston keeps it at a distance.
The Wrath moves in looking to clinch but Rolston pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Rolston. Those never looked like landing.
Rolston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Wrath at a distance.
Rolston throws a jab but it's blocked by The Wrath.
Rolston misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rolston swats away the attempt to clinch by The Wrath.
The Wrath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rolston takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Wrath prevents the takedown attempt.
The Wrath throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wrath pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Wrath connects with a knee to the head.
Rolston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Wrath is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rolston can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rolston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Wrath throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rolston wants a takedown.
The Wrath lands an elbow inside.
The Wrath gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rolston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rolston is breathing heavily.
The Wrath with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Wrath lands an elbow just above Rolston 's eye.
Rolston wants a takedown.
Rolston dodges an elbow strike from The Wrath.
The Wrath lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by The Wrath.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Wrath lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rolston is working for takedown but The Wrath is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rolston tries for a takedown but The Wrath manages to get underhooks.
The Wrath with a knee to the head.
The Wrath comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Wrath gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow.
The Wrath lands an elbow just above Rolston 's eye.
The Wrath with a knee to the head.
The Wrath lands an elbow that stopped Rolston in his tracks for a moment.
Rolston wants a takedown but no success here.
Rolston takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Wrath creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rolston's defenses.
The Wrath with a knee to the head.
The Wrath lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Wrath landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath lands an elbow inside.
The Wrath comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Wrath throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rolston blocks it with crossed arms.
The Wrath gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rolston.
The Wrath landing knees to the head.
The Wrath misses with an elbow over the top.
Rolston has The Wrath pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Wrath manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Wrath with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rolston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Wrath gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Wrath lands an elbow that stopped Rolston in his tracks for a moment.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow.
Rolston avoids the elbow strike from The Wrath, against the cage.
Rolston wants a takedown but no success here.
The Wrath lands a damaging elbow.
Rolston is trying to drag The Wrath to the mat but The Wrath just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Wrath with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rolston goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Wrath prevents it.
The Wrath comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Wrath lands a damaging elbow.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow.
Rolston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Wrath with a knee to the head.
Rolston takes an elbow to the temple.
The Wrath pushes off an throws an elbow but Rolston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolston wants a takedown but no success here.
The Wrath lands an elbow that stopped Rolston in his tracks for a moment.
The Wrath gets underhooks to prevent Rolston's takedown attempt.
Rolston has The Wrath pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Wrath manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from The Wrath.
The Wrath lands an elbow that stopped Rolston in his tracks for a moment.
The Wrath pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rolston blocks an elbow strike from The Wrath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Wrath.
Rolston blocks the elbow strike.
The Wrath lands a damaging elbow.
Rolston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Wrath fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Wrath avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Wrath wants to clinch up but Rolston keeps it at a distance.
Rolston tests The Wrath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Wrath throws a front kick aimed at Rolston's knee but Rolston avoids it well.
The Wrath walks into a straight right hand from Rolston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Wrath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolston.
Rolston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Wrath has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rolston finds it's way round the side to connect with The Wrath's head.
The Wrath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Wrath.
The Wrath on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rolston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Wrath rushes Rolston and presses him up against the cage.
The Wrath connects with a knee to the head.
Rolston takes an elbow to the temple.
The Wrath pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Wrath working aggressively here.
Rolston takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Wrath throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rolston blocks it with crossed arms.
Rolston blocks an elbow strike from The Wrath.
Rolston wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Wrath throws an elbow but misses.
The Wrath stops a takedown attempt from Rolston.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Wrath throws an elbow but misses.
The Wrath lands an elbow inside.
The Wrath lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan The Wrath dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Wrath misses with a low kick.
Rolston moves out of range of the body kick.
Rolston moves out of range of the body kick.
The Wrath misses with a low kick as Rolston jumps back.
Rolston misses with an uppercut.
Rolston misses with a looping right.
Rolston swats away the attempt to clinch by The Wrath.
Rolston throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Wrath counters with a nice body kick.
Rolston misses the body punch
and The Wrath counters with a good low kick that Rolston was not able to check.
Ricky Rolston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rolston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Wrath lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rolston will feel that in the morning.
Rolston throws a sloppy body shot
and The Wrath counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Wrath.
The Wrath lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Wrath lands a knee to the head.
Rolston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Wrath gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Wrath lands a damaging elbow.
The Wrath looking to throw knees to the head but Rolston is blocking nicely.
The Wrath misses with an elbow strike.
The Wrath throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rolston blocks it with crossed arms.
Rolston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Wrath avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolston can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rolston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Wrath lands a damaging elbow.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rolston takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Wrath lands an elbow just above Rolston 's eye.
The Wrath with a knee to the head.
The Wrath gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rolston.
A knee to the head by The Wrath.
The Wrath landing knees to the head.
Rolston tries to score a body lock takedown but The Wrath shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by The Wrath.
The Wrath with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Wrath throws an elbow but misses.
Rolston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Wrath avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Wrath creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Wrath throws an elbow but misses.
Rolston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rolston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Wrath fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Wrath throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rolston misses with a wild combination.
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.
The Wrath misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Wrath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Wrath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rolston. That did some damage!
The Wrath fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Wrath wants to clinch up but Rolston keeps it at a distance.
The Wrath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Wrath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Rolston does no damage.
The Wrath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rolston. That did some damage!
Rolston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Wrath.
The Wrath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rolston connects with a jab.
The Wrath moves in looking to clinch but Rolston pushes him off.
Rolston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Wrath connects with a knee to the head.
The Wrath lands a damaging elbow.
The Wrath throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rolston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Wrath lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Wrath misses with a knee to the head.
Rolston wants the takedown. The Wrath is fighting it off but Rolston persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in The Wrath's guard against the cage.
Rolston won't allow The Wrath to get back to his feet.
Rolston passes The Wrath's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rolston prevents The Wrath from improving his position.
Rolston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolston thows a huge punch but The Wrath dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Rolston seems content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricky Rolston.
The Wrath walks into a straight right hand from Rolston.
The Wrath doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolston circles away.
Rolston misses with a double jab
and The Wrath counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan The Wrath 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The Wrath throws a low kick, looking for Rolston's leg but Rolston calmly moves out of range.
Rolston connects with a body shot that sends The Wrath's belly button to the back.
The Wrath drives through and clinches with Rolston against the cage.
The Wrath is pressed up against the cage. Rolston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Wrath down to the mat. The Wrath avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rolston is looking to wear down The Wrath with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Wrath.
The Wrath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rolston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Wrath.
The Wrath fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Wrath lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rolston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rolston moves out of range of the body kick.
Rolston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Wrath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rolston misses with a wild body shot.
Rolston keeps the fight on the outside.
The Wrath tries to clinch there but Rolston circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wrath wants to clinch.
The Wrath throws a body kick that misses.
The Wrath slips a jab and a cross from Rolston.
Rolston tries to bum rush The Wrath with a series of wild strikes but The Wrath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rolston avoids a kick to the body.
Rolston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Wrath. The Wrath obviously looking to wear him down.
The Wrath throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rolston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Wrath moves away.
The Wrath looks to land a body kick but Rolston moved away.
The Wrath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rolston looks to land a right hand but The Wrath moved out of range.
The Wrath misses with a low kick.
Rolston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Wrath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rolston swinging wildly here.
Rolston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Wrath's head backwards.
The Wrath moves in looking to clinch but Rolston pushes him off.
Rolston fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Wrath.
Rolston misses with a body shot.
Rolston avoids a kick to the body.
The Wrath misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rolston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Wrath's hands.
The Wrath moves in looking to clinch but Rolston pushes him off.
A combination from Rolston does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Wrath tries to clinch but Rolston moves away
and Rolston counters with a left and a right that stings The Wrath.
The Wrath wants to clinch up but Rolston keeps it at a distance.
The Wrath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Wrath moves to clinch but Rolston breaks away
and Rolston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Wrath is looking to land body kicks.
Rolston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan The Wrath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Wrath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rolston lands a right hook to the body.
The Wrath moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Wrath on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Wrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolston.
The Wrath wants to clinch up but Rolston keeps it at a distance.
Rolston scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Rolston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rolston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rolston thows a body shot but no joy.
Rolston takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The Wrath lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Wrath throws a push kick but Rolston slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Wrath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Wrath tries to clinch up but Rolston circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolston throws a looping overhand right but The Wrath ducks down to avoid it.
Rolston swings for the body but The Wrath moves out of range.
The Wrath feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rolston's calf.
The Wrath instigates a clinch.
The Wrath throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ricky Rolston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolston goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Wrath prevents it.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan The Wrath.
I've got The Wrath winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan The Wrath!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Male Nurse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mieszko Grzmotojad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mieszko Grzmotojad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Male Nurse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mieszko Grzmotojad!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grzmotojad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Male Nurse has been cut.
Nurse forces Grzmotojad back against the cage and clinches.
Nurse tries a body shot but Grzmotojad blocks it.
Grzmotojad wants a takedown.
Nurse has a couple of punches blocked by Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad is trying to drag Nurse to the mat but Nurse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurse manages to break the clinch.
Nurse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nurse doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grzmotojad counters with a left hand that sends Nurse to the canvas!
Nurse is rocked!
Nurse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grzmotojad's guard.
Grzmotojad wants to stand but Nurse is controlling the position.
Nurse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurse thows a big elbow that misses.
Grzmotojad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurse.
Nurse stopping the sweep attempt from Grzmotojad.
Nurse lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzmotojad is looking to stand up but Nurse isn't so interested in that idea.
Grzmotojad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurse won't allow Grzmotojad to sweep him here.
Grzmotojad wants to stand up but Nurse is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grzmotojad looks gassed!
Grzmotojad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurse.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grzmotojad wants to stand and escape but Nurse is having none of it.
Nurse wants to control from the top but Grzmotojad keeps moving.
Grzmotojad wants to stand and escape but Nurse is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nurse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Nurse passes Grzmotojad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nurse passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grzmotojad!
Nurse dominating with strikes here.
Nurse pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Grzmotojad is bucking up trying to escape but Nurse cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Grzmotojad avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nurse.
Nurse throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Grzmotojad because Nurse loaded up on that one.
Grzmotojad blocking the ground and pound.
Nurse looking to finish Grzmotojad with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grzmotojad!
The referee warns Grzmotojad that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Grzmotojad is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nurse working the ground and pound effectively.
Grzmotojad is trying to stand.
Nurse with shots to the head and body - Grzmotojad looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurse looking to finish with strikes here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grzmotojad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurse is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Grzmotojad can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nurse has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grzmotojad's face.
Nurse sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Grzmotojad tries to reverse the position but Nurse maintains control.
Grzmotojad blocking the ground and pound.
Nurse sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nurse throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Grzmotojad because Nurse loaded up on that one.
Nurse looking to finish Grzmotojad with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grzmotojad!
Grzmotojad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nurse landing strikes from the mount.
Nurse raining down shots from the mount!
Nurse has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grzmotojad's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurse punching from mount but Grzmotojad doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nurse scoring with strikes but Grzmotojad is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurse putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nurse breaks from Grzmotojad's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nurse looking to finish with strikes here!
Nurse thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nurse looking to finish with strikes here!
Nurse working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Grzmotojad turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Nurse off and cradles Grzmotojad's limp body as Nurse celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Male Nurse!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Zwart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolas Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Zwart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nickolas Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwart lands a head kick. Sanchez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanchez looks gassed!
A nice inside leg kick there by Zwart. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zwart tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Zwart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zwart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zwart lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zwart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zwart takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Zwart.
It looks like Nickolas Sanchez has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwart connects with a knee to the head.
Zwart landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Zwart.
Sanchez is rocked!
Zwart creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sanchez with a big uppercut! Sanchez tries to clinch up but Zwart pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez covers up and Zwart unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matt Zwart!
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