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Holmgang: 265 Grand prix Final PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Taktarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Coleman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oleg Taktarov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oleg Taktarov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman slips under a jab.
Coleman misses with a left hand
and Taktarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taktarov fails with the takedown
and Coleman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Taktarov's guard now.
Taktarov looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Taktarov has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman thows a big elbow that misses.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman looking to sit in guard and control but Taktarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taktarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taktarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taktarov looking to sit in guard and control but Coleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Coleman postures up in Taktarov's guard and throws a big left but Taktarov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Coleman is in close to Taktarov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taktarov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taktarov keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
Coleman throws and elbow that misses. Taktarov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman's guard. Nice move by Taktarov!
Taktarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Taktarov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
Taktarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taktarov is taking a breather. Coleman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Taktarov works his way into full mount!
Taktarov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Coleman is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman defends it easily.
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taktarov's head.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Taktarov blocks nicely.
Taktarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taktarov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oleg Taktarov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Coleman throws a poor cross that misses
and Taktarov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Taktarov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coleman misses with a combination
and Taktarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taktarov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Taktarov wants to control the pace but Coleman is squirming around nicely.
Taktarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taktarov looking to control but Coleman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taktarov on the ground.
Taktarov landing strikes from the mount and Coleman is in trouble!
Coleman wants to control but Taktarov is having none of it.
Taktarov looking to control but Coleman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taktarov controlling his opponent.
Coleman can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coleman?
Coleman is working to get back to half guard.
Taktarov unloading with bombs!
Coleman blocking the ground and pound.
Taktarov wants to control the pace but Coleman is squirming around nicely.
Oleg Taktarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taktarov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Coleman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov controlling from mount.
Taktarov fails to move to back control.
Coleman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coleman tries to get out of the position.
Taktarov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Coleman to take his back!
Taktarov lands strikes to the head.
Taktarov trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Coleman is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Taktarov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Coleman taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oleg Taktarov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gangmo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gangmo Lee 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gangmo Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, David Miller!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miller is in Lee's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is working an open guard so Miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Miller feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Miller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Miller stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
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!
Miller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Miller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lee could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Miller should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lee has tightened it up now! Miller 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 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gangmo Lee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Couture (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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Dale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Couture!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dale doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Couture counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dale wants to improve his position but Couture is controlling well.
Couture gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Couture moves into range and clinches up with Dale.
Couture fails to pull guard.
Couture decides to pull guard.
Couture manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dale manages to get himself to full guard.
Couture looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Dale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Couture shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Couture controlling the pace for now.
Couture seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dale is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dale is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Couture raining down hammerfists from mount.
Couture lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Couture sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dale wants to get back to his feet.
Couture can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dale is looking to escape.
Dale really wants to buck Couture off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dale wants to control but Couture is having none of it.
Couture trying to control but Dale is having none of it.
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.
Dale really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Couture throwing strikes here but Dale is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Couture there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Couture working for a guillotine from mount but Dale is in no mood to give up.
Couture jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dale is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dale and Couture has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dale to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Couture 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.
Dale avoids the body shot from Couture.
Dale could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Couture throws a one two combo.
Couture looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dale!
Dale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Couture tries to control but Dale wriggling away.
Dale is wriggling around trying to escape.
Couture looking to finish with strikes here!
Couture is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dale is surviving well by controlling Couture's body position as best he can.
Couture can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dale is looking to escape.
Couture is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Couture raining down shots from the mount!
Dale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dale wants to hold on but Couture pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dale is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Couture looking to control and managing it successfully.
Couture is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dale to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dale shrugs it off.
Dale taking shots to the head.
Dale really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dale has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dale!
Couture has Dale pulled in close to control his posture.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Dale from controlling successfully.
Dale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Couture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dale has managed to get both his arms back between Couture's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Couture keeping full guard, as Dale tries to pass.
Couture is trying to keep Dale in close.
Dale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Couture throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Couture seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Couture wants to sweep here but Dale controlling him for the moment.
Couture trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Couture 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Couture decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dale is trying to stand up here but Couture is controlling him well.
Couture is trying to control the action in half guard but Dale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dale is trying to get back to full guard.
Couture seems to be looking for submissions.
Couture decides to stand and escape the position.
Couture bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dale is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dale keeps working.
Couture tries to advance to mount but Dale denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dale tries to bench press Couture off him but Couture keeps the position.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dale keeps working.
Couture stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dale slaps away a takedown attempt from Couture, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dale has his takedown stuffed
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dale won't be happy with that.
Dale is trying to improve his position.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Dale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture stands up and beckons Dale to his feet.
Dale tries to clinch
and Couture counters with a shoot takedown. Dale fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to control from the top but Dale keeps moving.
Dale throws his legs up looking for a submission but Couture uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dale keeps working.
Dale wants to control but Couture postures up.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Dale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dale wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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.
Couture stands up.
Couture lands with a nice combination. Dale backs away looking to recover.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dale tries for a takedown but Couture circles away easily
and Couture counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Couture gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Couture closes the distance and pushes Dale back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture decides to pull guard.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Junior Dale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuck Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Couture is pulling down on Dale's head. It's preventing any offense from Dale, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Couture has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Couture!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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164 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Campbell counters with a leg kick.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campbell rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Campbell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Campbell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
Campbell tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Gracie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Campbell tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gracie as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Campbell screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gracie! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ryan Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ratsami Srisai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Srisai comes to the cage accompanied by "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye. Peterson has chosen Remember the Name by Fort Minor as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Thomas Peterson enters the cage!
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146 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ratsami Srisai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Srisai takes the fight into the clinch.
Srisai leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Srisai for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Srisai misses with a knee strike.
Srisai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Srisai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Srisai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Srisai lands a knee to the body.
Peterson goes for a takedown attempt but Srisai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peterson fails with the takedown
and Srisai counters with an outside leg kick.
Peterson with a poor takedown
and Srisai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Srisai.
Ratsami Srisai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Peterson.
Srisai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Srisai is pressed up against the cage. Peterson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Srisai down to the mat. Srisai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Peterson fails with the takedown
and Srisai counters with a nice leg kick.
Peterson looks gassed!
Srisai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Srisai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Srisai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Srisai obliges.
Srisai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peterson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Srisai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peterson's face.
Srisai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Srisai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peterson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Srisai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Peterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Srisai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Srisai stalling against the cage.
Srisai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Srisai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peterson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Peterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Srisai scores a nice knee to the body.
Peterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Srisai lands a nice knee to the body.
Srisai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Srisai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Srisai.
Srisai taking a breather.
Srisai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peterson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Srisai has Peterson pushed against the cage.
Srisai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peterson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Srisai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Srisai lands a good knee to the midsection. Peterson won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Srisai obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Srisai.
Srisai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Srisai stalling the fight.
Srisai landing knees to the head.
Srisai scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Srisai.
Peterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Srisai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peterson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Srisai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Srisai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Srisai landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Srisai just leaning against Peterson, taking a breather.
Srisai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Srisai controlling the action here for a moment.
Srisai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peterson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Peterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Srisai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Srisai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Srisai connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ratsami Srisai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Peterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Srisai counters with a solid body kick.
Peterson with a poor takedown
and Srisai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Peterson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Srisai.
Peterson has his takedown stuffed
and Srisai counters with a good low kick that Peterson was not able to check.
Ratsami Srisai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Peterson.
Peterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Srisai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peterson's knee momentarily.
Peterson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peterson gets tackled into the cage by Srisai. Srisai maintains the clinch.
Peterson letting Srisai take a breather here.
Srisai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Srisai working Peterson over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Srisai prevents the takedown attempt.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Srisai connects with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Srisai seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Peterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Srisai is pushing Peterson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Peterson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Peterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Srisai with a knee to the head.
Srisai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Srisai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Srisai gets underhooks to prevent Peterson's takedown attempt.
Srisai connects with a knee to the head.
Srisai with a knee to the head.
Peterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Peterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ratsami Srisai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Srisai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Srisai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Srisai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Peterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Srisai lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Srisai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Srisai with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Srisai.
Peterson wants a takedown but no success here.
Srisai lands a good knee to the midsection. Peterson won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Srisai.
Peterson wants a takedown.
Srisai landing knees to the head.
Srisai landing knees to the body.
Srisai working Peterson over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Srisai.
Srisai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Srisai missing with knees to the body.
Srisai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Srisai.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Srisai manages to get underhooks.
Peterson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Srisai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Srisai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Srisai.
Srisai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Srisai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Peterson wants a takedown but no success here.
Peterson avoiding damage as Srisai throws knees to the body.
Srisai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Srisai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ratsami Srisai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Peterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Srisai finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Peterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Srisai moves into the clinch.
Srisai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Srisai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stalling in the clinch from Srisai.
Srisai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Peterson can't get the takedown.
Ratsami Srisai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Peterson.
Srisai is pushing Peterson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Peterson tightens his grip and picks Srisai up, before dumping him to the ground. Srisai manages to land in guard.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Srisai is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Srisai wants to get back to his feet but Peterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Srisai is trying to control the position but Peterson postures up.
Peterson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peterson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Srisai wants to stand and escape but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peterson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Peterson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Srisai screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Peterson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thomas Peterson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soz Sztrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sztrova might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In a Heartbeat. Tu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blanket on the ground. Vit Tu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Soz Sztrova's chin.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soz Sztrova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vit Tu!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sztrova defends it nicely.
Sztrova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sztrova throws a right and a left that Tu avoids nicely.
Tu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sztrova. Sztrova obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Sztrova.
Sztrova goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Vit Tu has been cut.
Sztrova throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tu dodges the punch combination from Sztrova.
A head kick from Sztrova lands but Tu takes it in his stride.
Sztrova throws a head kick that misses.
Sztrova throws a head kick but Tu moves out of range.
Sztrova doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sztrova misses with a double jab
and Tu counters with a shoot takedown. Sztrova fights it but they end up in guard.
Tu passes Sztrova's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sztrova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tu scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sztrova has hold of Tu's hands but Tu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sztrova actively working from the bottom here.
Sztrova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tu slows the pace down in half guard.
Tu winds up and cracks Sztrova with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tu is looking for a kimura but Sztrova is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tu to get the leverage.
Tu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sztrova actively working from the bottom here.
Sztrova is looking to escape.
Sztrova is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tu connects with a nice short shot to Sztrova's temple.
Tu is nestled in close to Sztrova, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sztrova is not content to let Tu control the position.
Tu wants to work for an arm triangle but Sztrova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tu lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Tu there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tu wants to pass to mount but Sztrova is defending the position.
Tu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sztrova tries to kick Tu off but Tu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sztrova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sztrova pushes Tu off looking to stand but Tu dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sztrova!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tu with shots to the head and body - Sztrova looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sztrova wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Tu unloading with bombs!
Sztrova is rocked!
Tu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Sztrova is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Tu! That's really hurt Sztrova and he's turned his back - Tu keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Tu jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vit Tu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kai Allard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Margarito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margarito is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Move by thousand foot krutch. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Allard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oscar Margarito!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margarito shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allard defends it nicely.
Allard misses the shot to the body.
Margarito fails to land the takedown.
Allard throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Oscar Margarito has been cut.
Allard misses with a hook.
Allard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Allard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Allard as Margarito shoots in.
Kai Allard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Margarito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allard lands with an overhand left.
Allard misses with a wild body shot.
Margarito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Margarito avoids the body shot from Allard.
Allard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Margarito is trying desperately to land a takedown but Allard is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Margarito.
Allard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Margarito looks gassed!
Margarito shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Allard but Allard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Allard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allard lands a really nice looking cross but Margarito seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allard cracks Margarito with a right hand to the side of the head.
That has opened up Oscar Margarito's cut even more.
Allard lands a nice looking body shot.
Allard cracks Margarito with an open hand slap.
Margarito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Margarito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The cut above Oscar Margarito's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Margarito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allard lands a head shot.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Allard moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Margarito! Allard continues to tee off on Margarito, landing with a left and a right! Allard connects with a right hand that leaves Margarito sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Allard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kai Allard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Chest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naksuttava Puimakone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naksuttava Puimakone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Chest!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Naksuttava Puimakone!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chest misses with a double jab
and Puimakone counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Dick Chest has been cut.
Puimakone just misses with a punch to the body.
Puimakone lands a really nice looking cross but Chest seems unphased.
Puimakone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Puimakone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puimakone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Puimakone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chest gets tackled into the cage by Puimakone. Puimakone maintains the clinch.
Puimakone scores with a knee to the head.
Chest looking for a takedown.
Puimakone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chest goes for a takedown attempt but Puimakone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chest gets tackled into the cage by Puimakone. Puimakone maintains the clinch.
A knee to the head by Puimakone.
Chest is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puimakone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chest can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Chest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Puimakone.
Puimakone connects with a knee to the head.
Dick Chest's cut is getting worse.
Puimakone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puimakone lands with a left to the head.
Puimakone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puimakone drops Chest onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chest is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Chest is rocked!
Puimakone unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Chest! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Puimakone is unloading with more strikes now! Chest drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naksuttava Puimakone!
Naksuttava Puimakone is the new heavyweight champion!
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