 |
Cf.56: Rock Zone PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Schkelpt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marrok Crotale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 206 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
203 cm
19
283 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Schkelpt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marrok Crotale!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schkelpt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Schkelpt.
Schkelpt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Mikey Schkelpt has been cut.
Mikey Schkelpt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schkelpt misses with a shot to the body
and Crotale counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schkelpt throws a body punch but Crotale moves out of range.
Schkelpt looks to score with a jab to the body but Crotale is just out of range.
Crotale throws a hook to the side of Schkelpt's head but Schkelpt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schkelpt avoids the body shot from Crotale.
Schkelpt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schkelpt thows a body shot but no joy.
Crotale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schkelpt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schkelpt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crotale.
Schkelpt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crotale throws a right and a left that Schkelpt avoids nicely.
Crotale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schkelpt.
Schkelpt misses the shot to the body.
Crotale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crotale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schkelpt avoids the body shot from Crotale.
Schkelpt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crotale works Schkelpt's body with a nice hook.
Schkelpt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crotale.
Crotale throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schkelpt counters with a three punch combo that has Crotale backing up. Crotale nods at Schkelpt to acknowledge the strikes.
Crotale thows a body shot but no joy.
Crotale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schkelpt throws the left hand but Crotale avoids the punch easily.
Crotale catches Schkelpt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schkelpt scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schkelpt cracks a nice hook into Crotale's ribs.
Crotale staying out of range there.
Crotale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crotale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schkelpt staying out of range there.
Schkelpt blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schkelpt misses with a body shot
and Crotale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crotale takes one to the side of the head.
Schkelpt looks to land a combination. Crotale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schkelpt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schkelpt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crotale doesn't seem bothered though.
Schkelpt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schkelpt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crotale.
Schkelpt connects with a body shot.
Crotale misses with a right hand
and Schkelpt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crotale looks gassed!
Schkelpt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crotale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schkelpt is looking to wear down Crotale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schkelpt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schkelpt jabs Crotale right on the nose. Crotale blinks but takes it well.
Schkelpt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crotale was well out of range. Poor timing from Schkelpt.
Schkelpt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crotale at a distance.
Schkelpt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crotale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schkelpt swings for the body but Crotale moves out of range.
Crotale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Schkelpt does no damage.
Schkelpt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crotale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schkelpt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schkelpt throws out a powerful jab.
Schkelpt misses with a body shot.
Schkelpt digs a good body shot into Crotale's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schkelpt. Crotale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schkelpt scores with a hook to the body. Crotale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schkelpt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schkelpt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crotale doesn't seem bothered though.
Schkelpt swings for the body but Crotale moves out of range.
Crotale misses with a two punch combination.
Schkelpt works Crotale's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schkelpt digs a good body shot into Crotale's ribs.
Nice cross by Schkelpt.
Schkelpt lands with a shot to the body.
Schkelpt connects with a nice looking jab.
Schkelpt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crotale slips a jab and a cross from Schkelpt.
Schkelpt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schkelpt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schkelpt throws a shot to the body.
Schkelpt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crotale was well out of range. Poor timing from Schkelpt.
Crotale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schkelpt lunges at Crotale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crotale's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schkelpt throws a body punch but Crotale moves out of range.
Schkelpt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schkelpt just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Schkelpt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Schkelpt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schkelpt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schkelpt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schkelpt connects with a nice looking jab.
Schkelpt takes a swing at Crotale's ribcage but misses.
Schkelpt avoids the body shot from Crotale.
Schkelpt scores with a jab to the body.
Schkelpt thows a body shot but no joy.
Schkelpt lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schkelpt.
Schkelpt throws a body punch but Crotale moves out of range.
Crotale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schkelpt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crotale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schkelpt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crotale misses with a right hand
and Schkelpt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crotale scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schkelpt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crotale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikey Schkelpt is winning the standup battle so far.
Crotale misses with an uppercut.
Crotale throws a jab but it's blocked by Schkelpt.
Schkelpt misses with a jab to the body
and Crotale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikey Schkelpt's cut is getting worse.
The fighters circling - Crotale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schkelpt thows a body shot but no joy.
Schkelpt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crotale throws a hook but Schkelpt avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Schkelpt.
Schkelpt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crotale.
Crotale throws a lazy right hand but Schkelpt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schkelpt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crotale.
Good exchange - Schkelpt coming out on top.
Crotale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schkelpt thows a body shot but no joy.
Crotale throws a body punch but Schkelpt moves out of range.
Schkelpt digs a good hook to Crotale's body.
Schkelpt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crotale cracks Schkelpt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Schkelpt thows a body shot but no joy.
Crotale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Schkelpt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crotale is breathing heavily.
Schkelpt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Schkelpt lunges at Crotale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crotale's hand.
Good exchange - Schkelpt coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Schkelpt there.
Schkelpt stuns Crotale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Schkelpt.
Schkelpt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crotale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schkelpt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Schkelpt. Beautiful body shot.
Schkelpt throws a lazy right hand but Crotale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crotale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crotale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schkelpt was well out of range. Poor timing from Crotale.
Crotale swings for the body but Schkelpt moves out of range.
Schkelpt swings for the body but Crotale moves out of range.
Schkelpt throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Crotale to counter with a crisp jab.
Crotale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crotale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schkelpt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Schkelpt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crotale doesn't seem phased though.
Schkelpt with a hook.
Crotale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Crotale. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schkelpt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crotale's head backwards.
Schkelpt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crotale has time to react.
Schkelpt throws a body punch but Crotale moves out of range.
Schkelpt digs a good body shot into Crotale's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schkelpt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schkelpt slips under a jab from Crotale.
Schkelpt jabs Crotale right on the nose. Crotale blinks but takes it well.
Crotale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schkelpt.
Schkelpt takes a swing at Crotale's ribcage but misses.
Crotale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schkelpt slips a jab from Crotale.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Schkelpt.
Crotale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crotale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schkelpt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Schkelpt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Schkelpt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schkelpt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schkelpt throws a hook to the side of Crotale's head but Crotale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crotale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schkelpt. Schkelpt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schkelpt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crotale manages to avoid it.
Crotale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crotale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Crotale lands.
Crotale looks to land a left hand but Schkelpt moved out of range nicely.
Schkelpt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schkelpt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Schkelpt.
Crotale avoids the body shot from Schkelpt.
Crotale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schkelpt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schkelpt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crotale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schkelpt slips under a jab.
Crotale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Schkelpt catches Crotale right on the button with a cross.
Schkelpt cracks a nice hook into Crotale's ribs.
Schkelpt looks to score with a jab to the body but Crotale is just out of range.
Schkelpt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schkelpt.
Schkelpt takes a swing at Crotale's ribcage but misses.
Schkelpt sizes up Crotale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crotale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schkelpt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schkelpt works over Crotale's head and body with a nice combination.
Crotale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schkelpt misses with a hook to the body
and Crotale counters with a left and a right that stings Schkelpt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schkelpt swings for the body but Crotale moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crotale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crotale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schkelpt lands a glancing blow to the side of Crotale's head.
Schkelpt punishes Crotale's body with a nice straight punch.
Schkelpt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crotale.
Schkelpt cracks Crotale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schkelpt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schkelpt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schkelpt cracks Crotale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crotale's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schkelpt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crotale scrambles back to his feet.
Schkelpt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crotale in his tracks.
Schkelpt misses with a body shot.
Schkelpt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schkelpt misses with a body punch
and Crotale counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikey Schkelpt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schkelpt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crotale moves away.
Schkelpt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crotale manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Schkelpt.
Crotale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Crotale misses
and Schkelpt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crotale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schkelpt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crotale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crotale misses with a lunging right hand
and Schkelpt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schkelpt lands a right hook to the body.
Schkelpt connects with a jab.
Schkelpt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crotale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schkelpt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crotale can do to turn this around?
Schkelpt lands a glancing blow to the side of Crotale's head.
Schkelpt scores with a hook to the body. Crotale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schkelpt takes a swing at Crotale's ribcage but misses.
Schkelpt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schkelpt digs a good body shot into Crotale's ribs.
Schkelpt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crotale at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schkelpt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schkelpt misses with a body shot.
Schkelpt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crotale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schkelpt throws out a powerful jab.
Crotale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schkelpt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schkelpt scores with a jab. Crotale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marrok Crotale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Schkelpt. Crotale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Schkelpt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Schkelpt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schkelpt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Schkelpt!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Freestyler. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
30
164 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
|
173 cm
23
160 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Mylly!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots and misses
and Mylly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ryan wants to clinch
and Mylly counters with a two punch combo.
Ryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mylly counters with a two punch combo.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan drives through with a takedown 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.
Ryan stops Mylly from standing up.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mylly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan slips nicely into half guard.
Mylly wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mylly is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mylly avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Mylly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan passes to side control.
Mylly is trying to get back to half guard.
Mylly sneaks back into half guard.
Mylly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mylly.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Mylly keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mylly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mylly breaks from Ryan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mylly working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ryan taking shots to the head.
Mylly lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mylly controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mylly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mylly pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mylly landing strikes from the mount.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Mylly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mylly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mylly is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mylly lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ryan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mylly controlling the pace.
Mylly lands strikes from half guard.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Mylly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryan trying to control but Mylly postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mylly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mylly content to control rather than advance.
Mylly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Mylly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryan with a poor takedown
and Mylly counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mylly counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Mylly counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mylly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mylly counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mylly.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mylly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mylly throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mylly defends well.
Ryan has his foot on Mylly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mylly works his way back into a safe position though.
Mylly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mylly trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mylly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mylly throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Mylly looking to pass the guard.
Mylly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Mylly throwing strikes but missing.
Mylly wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Mylly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mylly landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mylly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Mylly trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mylly throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Mylly from controlling successfully.
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.
Mylly landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mylly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mylly is in close to Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mylly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mylly throws and elbow that misses. Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mylly's guard. Nice move by Ryan!
Ryan passes into half guard.
Mylly wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Mylly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mylly sprawls well. Mylly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Mylly.
Ryan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mylly was covering up waiting for the punch and Ryan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Mylly keeps moving.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Mylly is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mylly is on top in guard.
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mylly scoring with some ground and pound.
Mylly is in close to Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Mylly from controlling successfully.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mylly is one step ahead there.
Brad Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mylly postures up.
Ryan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ryan landing strikes from the mount.
Ryan working the ground and pound effectively.
Mylly wants to hold on but Ryan pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a head shot.
Mylly is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Mylly reaches up and holds on to Ryan to control the position.
Mylly defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ryan.
Mylly tries to hold on but Ryan postures up.
Mylly is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ryan is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ryan is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brad Ryan!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny The Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahto Paine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paine has chosen Iced Earth - Watching Over Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ahto Paine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 206 cm
19
290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
202 cm
19
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny The Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahto Paine!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paine moves out of range as The Dog throws a body kick.
The Dog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paine.
The Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paine throws a leg kick
and Paine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Dog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Dog swinging wildly here.
Paine misses with a combination
and The Dog counters with a body kick that stops Paine in his tracks momentarily.
Paine swinging wildly here.
The Dog misses with a combination
and Paine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paine.
Paine digs a right hand into The Dog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Dog's gas tank.
The Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Dog misses with some punches.
The Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paine scores with a shot to the side of The Dog's head.
The Dog misses with the head strike.
Paine lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Dog backwards.
Paine scores with a shoulder strike.
Paine lands with a right to the head.
Paine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dog takes a shot to the head.
Paine lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Dog misses with the head strike.
Paine lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Dog backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Dog.
Paine lands a shot to the body.
Paine lands a shot to the body.
The Dog is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Paine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paine taking a breather.
Paine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Paine.
Paine manages to break the clinch.
Paine moves into the clinch.
Paine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Dog.
Paine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paine lands a nice uppercut.
Paine scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paine.
Paine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Dog is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paine.
Paine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahto Paine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paine throws a series of punches but The Dog moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paine misses with a looping right.
Paine lands with a shot to the body.
Paine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paine scores with a jab. The Dog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paine throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Paine. Beautiful body shot.
The Dog on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paine drops The Dog with a straight left! Oh this is bad for The Dog! Paine dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahto Paine!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Hilden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Silakka (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.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
25
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
|
188 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Hilden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silakka finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Silakka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hilden throws a lazy uppercut
and Silakka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hilden is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Silakka - that's a beauty! Hilden is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Silakka can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simo Silakka!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magne NehmEnglund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NehmEnglund is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Y´all want a single - Korn. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
21
182 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
183 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
|
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magne NehmEnglund!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NehmEnglund throws a lazy uppercut
and Patton counters with a head kick.
Mike Patton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NehmEnglund scores with a sloppy right hand. Patton should have avoided that one.
NehmEnglund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patton slips a straight right by NehmEnglund.
NehmEnglund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
NehmEnglund throws a lazy uppercut
and Patton counters with a body kick that stops NehmEnglund in his tracks momentarily.
NehmEnglund misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by NehmEnglund.
NehmEnglund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patton scores with a spinning back kick!
Patton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with NehmEnglund, pushing him back against the cage.
Patton lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Magne NehmEnglund has been cut.
Patton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NehmEnglund stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Patton connects with a leg kick. NehmEnglund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Patton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Patton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patton lands a nice looking kick to the body. NehmEnglund takes a step back to recover.
Patton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as NehmEnglund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Patton lands with a nice body kick.
NehmEnglund misses with a straight left.
NehmEnglund throws a jab when Patton was well out of range.
Jab from Patton.
NehmEnglund misses with a lunging right hand
and Patton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patton.
NehmEnglund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
NehmEnglund throws a shot from downtown. Patton moves away and avoids it.
NehmEnglund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Patton.
Patton lands a nice looking body kick.
NehmEnglund looks gassed!
Nice straight punches there by NehmEnglund. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of NehmEnglund.
NehmEnglund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Patton.
Patton motions for NehmEnglund to come forward. Patton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Patton. That's going to slow NehmEnglund down.
Patton scores with a kick to the midsection.
NehmEnglund takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mike Patton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patton connects with an inside leg kick.
NehmEnglund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patton feints and then cracks NehmEnglund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow NehmEnglund down.
Patton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
NehmEnglund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patton can pounce on him.
Patton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of NehmEnglund's head.
Patton throws a quick inside leg kick.
NehmEnglund's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! NehmEnglund crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Patton - the referee stops the clock and NehmEnglund gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Patton. NehmEnglund manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That kick from Patton tenderised NehmEnglund's leg. NehmEnglund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patton cracks the inside of NehmEnglund's front leg.
Patton connects with a solid leg kick.
Patton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
NehmEnglund might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slapping body kick lands there for Patton.
Patton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Patton throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Patton tenderised NehmEnglund's leg. NehmEnglund is trying to keep his angry face on.
NehmEnglund slips a jab and a cross from Patton.
Patton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Patton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Patton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as NehmEnglund backs up against the cage.
NehmEnglund misses with a left hand
and Patton counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton lands a head shot.
Patton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Patton lands with a kick to the temple. NehmEnglund shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! NehmEnglund crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Patton - the referee stops the clock and NehmEnglund gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Patton. NehmEnglund manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Patton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
NehmEnglund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Patton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
NehmEnglund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
NehmEnglund takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Patton connects with the punch.
Patton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Patton lands with an overhand left.
Patton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Patton scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! NehmEnglund crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Patton - the referee stops the clock and NehmEnglund gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Patton. NehmEnglund manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Patton feints and then cracks NehmEnglund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow NehmEnglund down.
Patton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on NehmEnglund. That did some damage!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Patton - that will leave a mark!
Patton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton scoring well with a low kick there.
Patton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Patton thumps NehmEnglund with a low kick.
Patton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
NehmEnglund closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Patton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from NehmEnglund.
That kick from Patton tenderised NehmEnglund's leg. NehmEnglund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Patton throws a quick inside leg kick.
NehmEnglund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Patton.
Patton lands a nice leg kick that just misses NehmEnglund's sensitive parts.
Patton thuds his shin into the meat of NehmEnglund's side.
Patton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Patton fakes the leg kick and cracks NehmEnglund in the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patton throws a front kick that sends NehmEnglund stumbling back into the cage.
Patton throws a front kick that sends NehmEnglund stumbling back into the cage.
Patton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
NehmEnglund walks forward, straight into a front kick from Patton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Patton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magne NehmEnglund's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Patton!
Patton throws a head kick that NehmEnglund semi-blocks.
Patton lets loose with a powerful body kick. NehmEnglund will feel that in the morning.
Patton works NehmEnglund's body with a nice hook.
A solid body kick from Patton.
Patton lands with a kick to the temple. NehmEnglund shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Magne NehmEnglund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patton throws a leg kick which misses NehmEnglund's front leg but catches the back leg as NehmEnglund tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patton.
Patton connects with a nice looking jab.
Patton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
NehmEnglund has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Patton.
NehmEnglund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Patton. Patton obviously looking to wear him down.
NehmEnglund takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Patton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Patton tenderised NehmEnglund's leg. NehmEnglund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Patton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
NehmEnglund is breathing heavily.
Patton connects with a leg kick. NehmEnglund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick from Patton lands but NehmEnglund takes it in his stride.
Patton scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Patton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NehmEnglund tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Patton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
NehmEnglund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Patton.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Patton.
Patton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Patton scores with a leg kick.
Patton connects with a nice looking jab.
Patton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NehmEnglund can do to turn this around?
Patton connects with an inside leg kick.
Patton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NehmEnglund.
Patton connects with an inside leg kick.
NehmEnglund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Patton. Patton obviously looking to wear him down.
Patton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patton lands a leg kick that knocks NehmEnglund off balance momentarily.
Patton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Patton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Patton throws a front kick that sends NehmEnglund stumbling back into the cage.
NehmEnglund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Patton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton lands a nice looking kick to the body. NehmEnglund takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Patton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patton scores with a leg kick.
Patton scoring well with a low kick there.
Patton scores with a leg kick.
Patton lands with a thumping leg kick.
NehmEnglund has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Patton.
A chopping leg kick lands by Patton.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Patton.
Patton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt NehmEnglund.
Patton cracks the inside of NehmEnglund's front leg.
NehmEnglund walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
NehmEnglund takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Patton.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
NehmEnglund blocks a head kick by Patton.
Nice body kick there by Patton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
NehmEnglund takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A punch lands to the side of NehmEnglund 's head but he takes it in his stride.
NehmEnglund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
NehmEnglund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Patton.
Patton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
NehmEnglund walks into a straight right hand from Patton.
Patton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
NehmEnglund on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! NehmEnglund crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Patton - the referee stops the clock and NehmEnglund gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Patton. NehmEnglund manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
NehmEnglund takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mike Patton is winning the standup battle so far.
Patton delivers a nice body kick.
That kick from Patton tenderised NehmEnglund's leg. NehmEnglund is trying to keep his angry face on.
NehmEnglund tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Patton tenderised NehmEnglund's leg. NehmEnglund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
NehmEnglund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Patton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt NehmEnglund.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Patton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
NehmEnglund takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Patton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Patton tenderised NehmEnglund's leg. NehmEnglund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Patton lands a nice leg kick that just misses NehmEnglund's sensitive parts.
Patton throws a leg kick which misses NehmEnglund's front leg but catches the back leg as NehmEnglund tries to avoid it.
NehmEnglund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patton lands a nice looking kick to the body. NehmEnglund takes a step back to recover.
Patton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on NehmEnglund. That did some damage!
Patton with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
NehmEnglund swings for the body but Patton moves out of range.
Patton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Patton feints and then cracks NehmEnglund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow NehmEnglund down.
Patton lands a front kick.
NehmEnglund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patton can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Patton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magne NehmEnglund's cut.
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.
Patton thumps NehmEnglund with a low kick.
NehmEnglund steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Patton. That one must have hurt.
Patton scores with a push kick.
Patton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Patton scores with a punch to the head.
Patton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Patton. That's going to slow NehmEnglund down.
Patton scoring well with a low kick there.
Patton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Patton lands a leg kick that knocks NehmEnglund off balance momentarily.
Patton is looking to slow NehmEnglund down with leg kicks.
NehmEnglund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Patton.
NehmEnglund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Patton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Patton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
NehmEnglund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patton scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
That kick from Patton tenderised NehmEnglund's leg. NehmEnglund is trying to keep his angry face on.
NehmEnglund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patton can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton scores with a kick to the body.
Patton scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patton.
Patton lands with a slapping head kick.
NehmEnglund takes a kick to the side of the head.
Patton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on NehmEnglund. That did some damage!
Patton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of NehmEnglund's head.
NehmEnglund has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Patton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Patton.
Patton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Patton.
NehmEnglund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Patton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Patton throws a sloppy head kick and NehmEnglund moves out of range easily.
Patton scores with a spinning back kick!
Patton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
NehmEnglund steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Patton. That one must have hurt.
NehmEnglund tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magne NehmEnglund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Patton lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patton cracks the inside of NehmEnglund's front leg.
Patton cracks NehmEnglund with a good jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Patton.
Patton thumps NehmEnglund with a low kick.
NehmEnglund takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Patton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to NehmEnglund's calf.
A lazy left from Patton finds it's target.
Patton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Patton scoring well with a low kick there.
Patton throws a quick inside leg kick.
NehmEnglund takes one on the button.
Patton scores with a kick to the body.
Mike Patton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patton.
Patton feints and then cracks NehmEnglund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow NehmEnglund down.
Good leg kick by Patton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot lands for Patton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NehmEnglund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Patton.
That kick from Patton tenderised NehmEnglund's leg. NehmEnglund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt NehmEnglund.
Patton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Patton.
NehmEnglund is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Patton.
Patton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
NehmEnglund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
NehmEnglund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patton.
Patton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Patton scores with a leg kick.
Patton throws a quick inside leg kick.
NehmEnglund misses with a left hand
and Patton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Patton connects with an inside leg kick.
Patton scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton cracks the inside of NehmEnglund's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Patton.
A chopping leg kick lands by Patton.
Patton lands a high kick!
NehmEnglund is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Patton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Patton!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patton lands a jab.
Patton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
NehmEnglund takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Patton feints and then cracks NehmEnglund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow NehmEnglund down.
Patton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Patton connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Patton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patton cracks NehmEnglund with a right hand to the side of the head.
Patton scores with a leg kick.
Patton throws a front kick that sends NehmEnglund stumbling back into the cage.
Patton throws a leg kick which misses NehmEnglund's front leg but catches the back leg as NehmEnglund tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Patton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Patton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Patton!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid comes to the cage accompanied by Asteroid. Uncle Rico has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
26
192 lbs
17 - 10 - 1 |
|
174 cm
27
190 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uncle Rico!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Asteroid.
Rico scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rico blocks a head kick by Asteroid.
Asteroid misses the shot to the body.
Rico tries to move into range but Asteroid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rico swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asteroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rico lunges at Asteroid with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asteroid's hand.
Rico misses with a body shot
enabling Asteroid to counter with a crisp jab.
Asteroid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rico.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid connects with a high kick.
Asteroid misses with a low kick as Rico jumps back.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Rico.
Asteroid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Uncle Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Rico.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico misses the body punch
and Asteroid counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asteroid manages to break the clinch.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Rico moves out of range.
Rico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asteroid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asteroid shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rico eats them both and turns towards Asteroid to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rico is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asteroid rather than just go for the knockout.
Rico misses with a double jab
and Asteroid counters by moving into the clinch.
Asteroid is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Asteroid works on Rico's body with a couple of short punches.
Asteroid stalling against the cage.
Rico is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Rico misses
and Asteroid counters with a leg kick.
Rico lands with a shot to the body.
Asteroid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid throws a low kick but Rico avoids it.
Rico misses with a hook
and Asteroid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asteroid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rico just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Asteroid.
Asteroid darts in and clinches Rico up against the cage.
Asteroid lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rico.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid is pushing Rico up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Asteroid is leaning against Rico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asteroid works on Rico's body with a couple of short punches.
Asteroid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooh!!! Asteroid has knocked Rico down with a huge combo! Asteroid steps away and waves a wobbly Rico back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Uncle Rico has been cut.
Anabol Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rico looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Asteroid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rico misses the body punch
and Asteroid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rico's knee momentarily.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch but Rico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Asteroid.
Asteroid scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid rushes Rico and presses him up against the cage.
Asteroid breaks the clinch.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Asteroid throws a head kick but Rico moves out of range.
Asteroid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rico is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Rico as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabol Asteroid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uncle Rico's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rico tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asteroid swivels and escapes.
Rico slips under a jab.
Rico throws a sloppy body shot
and Asteroid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Asteroid connects with an inside leg kick.
Asteroid wants to clinch.
Asteroid looks to clinch
and Rico counters with a left to the body.
Asteroid throws a solid leg kick but Rico takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asteroid.
Asteroid wants to clinch.
Rico misses with a body punch
and Asteroid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rico is breathing heavily.
That kick from Asteroid tenderised Rico's leg. Rico is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rico misses with a body punch
and Asteroid counters with a nice body shot.
Asteroid stuns Rico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rico's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid tests Rico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asteroid cracks the inside of Rico's front leg.
Asteroid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asteroid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rico.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rico moves away.
Asteroid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Asteroid.
Asteroid taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rico working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid manages to break the clinch.
Rico misses with an uppercut
and Asteroid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rico blocks the leg kick.
Rico throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asteroid counters with a thumping low kick.
Asteroid throws a head kick but Rico moves out of range.
Asteroid goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anabol Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
Asteroid plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rico blocks a head kick by Asteroid.
A shot to the liver by Asteroid. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a left and a right that send Rico crashing to the mat, dazed. Asteroid thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rico is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid jabs at Rico's body.
Asteroid scoring well with a low kick there.
Asteroid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asteroid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rico slips a jab and a cross from Asteroid.
Rico swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asteroid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rico looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Rico is having none of it.
Asteroid clinches with his opponent.
Asteroid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rico misses with a body punch
and Asteroid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Rico is having none of it.
Rico swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asteroid counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Rico.
Asteroid swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid connects with a leg kick. Rico looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Asteroid misses.
Decent striking displayed by Asteroid there.
Rico fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabol Asteroid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uncle Rico's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Asteroid wants to clinch.
Rico swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asteroid counters with a head kick.
Rico swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asteroid counters with a nice body shot.
Rico lands a lovely overhand right.
Rico swats away the attempt to clinch by Asteroid.
Rico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid.
Rico misses with a body shot
and Asteroid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asteroid. That's going to slow Rico down.
Rico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asteroid stuffs the takedown.
Asteroid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Asteroid misses with a combination
letting Rico counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a straight left.
Asteroid tries to bum rush Rico with a series of wild strikes but Rico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asteroid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rico swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asteroid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asteroid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rico.
Rico misses with a body shot
and Asteroid counters with a good low kick that Rico was not able to check.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asteroid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rico misses with a jab to the body
and Asteroid counters with a head kick.
Asteroid tries to clinch up
and Rico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rico misses with a takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Asteroid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rico's knee momentarily.
Anabol Asteroid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rico throws a lazy uppercut
and Asteroid moves into the clinch.
Rico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid is leaning against Rico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asteroid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rico misses with a jab to the body
and Asteroid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheers as Asteroid lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rico doesn't seem phased though.
Asteroid lands a head shot.
Asteroid works Rico's body with a nice hook.
Rico misses with a shot to the body
and Asteroid counters with an inside leg kick.
Rico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asteroid misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Rico misses
and Asteroid counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rico is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Asteroid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rico throws a sloppy body shot
and Asteroid counters with a good low kick that Rico was not able to check.
Rico avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid looks to land a combination but Rico avoids it well.
Uncle Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asteroid counters by moving into the clinch.
Asteroid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rico can do to turn this around?
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rico.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asteroid breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabol Asteroid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asteroid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabol Asteroid!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teitur Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauna Majuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Majuri's choice of entrance music: Nälkämaan laulu - Polyteknikkojen kuoro. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 205 cm
19
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
204 cm
19
285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
|
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teitur Gunnarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sauna Majuri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majuri punishes Gunnarsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Majuri down with leg kicks.
Gunnarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Sauna Majuri has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses
and Majuri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Majuri throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Majuri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gunnarsson.
Majuri wants to clinch up but Gunnarsson keeps it at a distance.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Majuri counters with a left to the body.
Majuri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Majuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson thows a leg kick but Majuri checks it
and Majuri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Majuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Majuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Majuri throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Majuri with a jab.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Majuri down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Majuri moves out of range.
Majuri misses with a body shot.
Majuri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gunnarsson counters with a body kick that stops Majuri in his tracks momentarily.
Majuri looks gassed!
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild combination.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Majuri counters with a low kick, right behind Gunnarsson 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majuri takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Majuri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Majuri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Majuri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gunnarsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Gunnarsson thows a leg kick but Majuri checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gunnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Majuri counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Majuri is predictable there
and Gunnarsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Majuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Majuri tries to clinch but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Majuri cracks Gunnarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gunnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Majuri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnarsson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majuri tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teitur Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sauna Majuri's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses
and Majuri counters with a body kick that stops Gunnarsson in his tracks momentarily.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Majuri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Majuri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majuri throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Majuri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Majuri jabs Gunnarsson right on the nose. Gunnarsson blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majuri tries to clinch up.
Gunnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Majuri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Majuri throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Majuri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gunnarsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Gunnarsson moves away from the strike by Majuri.
Majuri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Majuri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Majuri's sensitive parts.
Gunnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Majuri is breathing heavily.
Majuri tries to clinch but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Majuri misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunnarsson.
Majuri tries to clinch up.
Gunnarsson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but Majuri moves out of range.
Gunnarsson is looking to chop away at Majuri's legs.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Majuri.
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gunnarsson connects with a leg kick. Majuri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majuri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Majuri walks into a stiff left hand from Gunnarsson.
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majuri misses with a hook
and Gunnarsson counters with a three punch combo that has Majuri backing up. Majuri nods at Gunnarsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Majuri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunnarsson counters with a low kick, right behind Majuri 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teitur Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sauna Majuri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Majuri walks into a stiff left hand from Gunnarsson.
A low kick from Gunnarsson is predictable there
and Majuri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Teitur Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Majuri blocks the low kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Majuri counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Majuri moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Majuri lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Majuri.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Majuri is controlling him.
Majuri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Majuri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gunnarsson tries to circle away but Majuri has him pinned against the cage.
Majuri cracks Gunnarsson with a nice body shot.
Majuri lands a body shot.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Majuri won't allow it.
Majuri scores with a shot to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Majuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Majuri stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Majuri.
Majuri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Majuri lands an uppercut.
Majuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Majuri controlling the action here for a moment.
Majuri lands a body shot.
Majuri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Majuri.
Majuri digs a right hand into Gunnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunnarsson's gas tank.
Majuri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majuri scores with a shoulder strike.
Majuri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gunnarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Majuri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majuri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunnarssons head.
Majuri slows down the pace here.
Gunnarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Majuri has him pressed against the cage.
Majuri is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Majuri - that landed with a thud.
Majuri taking a breather.
Majuri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Majuri is leaning against Gunnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Majuri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Majuri stalling against the cage.
A short right from Majuri.
Majuri is leaning against Gunnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Majuri lands with a short shot to the head.
Majuri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunnarsson.
Majuri lands a shot to the body.
Majuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Majuri lands with a short shot to the head.
Majuri is pushing Gunnarsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from Majuri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Majuri.
Majuri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sauna Majuri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Majuri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Majuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Majuri lands a shoulder strike.
Majuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Majuri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Majuri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunnarsson or not.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Majuri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Majuri.
Majuri scores with a shot to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Majuri lands a nice uppercut.
Majuri with a knee to the head.
Majuri is pushing Gunnarsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gunnarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Majuri has him pressed against the cage.
Gunnarsson tries to circle away but Majuri has him pinned against the cage.
Majuri lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Majuri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gunnarsson working hard to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson is trying to force a seperation but Majuri has the dominant position.
Gunnarsson is trying to force a seperation but Majuri has the dominant position.
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Majuri keeps control of Gunnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gunnarsson tries to break the clinch but Majuri is controlling the position.
Majuri lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Majuri.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Majuri obliges.
Majuri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Majuri avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gunnarsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Majuri scores with a shoulder strike.
Majuri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Majuri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Majuri on the inside.
Gunnarsson is trying to break free.
Gunnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Majuri lands a left hand.
Majuri leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauna Majuri really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sauna Majuri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Majuri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Majuri cracks Gunnarsson with a good jab.
Majuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson cracks the inside of Majuri's front leg.
Majuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Majuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Majuri loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Gunnarsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Majuri is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Majuri in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Majuri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunnarsson misses with the body kick
and Majuri counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Majuri.
Gunnarsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gunnarsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majuri misses with a body shot.
Majuri with a nice cross.
Gunnarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Majuri finds it's way round the side to connect with Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Majuri is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majuri throws a combination that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gunnarsson.
Majuri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a head kick that drops Majuri to the mat! Majuri scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That has opened up Sauna Majuri's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Gunnarsson misses
and Majuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Majuri is out of range and Gunnarsson settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majuri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Majuri counters with a left to the body.
Majuri defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Majuri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majuri tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teitur Gunnarsson had his way with Sauna Majuri in that round.
The cut man is working on Sauna Majuri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gunnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Majuri takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Majuri wants to clinch up but Gunnarsson keeps it at a distance.
Gunnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson.
Majuri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Majuri is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Majuri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Majuri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Majuri tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Majuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Majuri tries to clinch there but Gunnarsson circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Majuri misses with a left hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a head kick. That will keep Majuri thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Majuri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Majuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Majuri.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Majuri's head but Majuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Majuri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sauna Majuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Majuri misses with an uppercut
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Majuri scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majuri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Majuri blocks a leg kick.
Majuri wants to clinch.
Majuri throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Majuri moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson throws a front kick aimed at Majuri's knee but Majuri avoids it well.
No joy there for Majuri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teitur Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Majuri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gunnarsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunnarsson lands a jab.
The cut above Sauna Majuri's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunnarsson scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teitur Gunnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gunnarsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teitur Gunnarsson!
Teitur Gunnarsson is the new super heavyweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Rakuuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dell Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakuuna comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company - Bad Company. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
22
159 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
|
182 cm
24
165 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rakuuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Dell Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakuuna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rakuuna misses with a left hand
and Trotter counters with a straight right hand.
Trotter throws a shot to the body.
Trotter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rakuuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakuuna misses with a lunging right hand
and Trotter counters with a nice uppercut.
Rakuuna tries to clinch but Trotter moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakuuna throws a right hand that misses
and Trotter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rakuuna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trotter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trotter misses with a lunging right hand
and Rakuuna counters with a shoot takedown. Trotter fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trotter trying to keep a closed guard but Rakuuna is proving a slippery customer.
Rakuuna is working Trotter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rakuuna throws and elbow that misses. Trotter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rakuuna's guard. Nice move by Trotter!
Trotter throws a big right hand that misses.
Trotter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter connects with a couple of short punches.
Rakuuna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trotter on the ground.
Trotter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trotter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trotter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trotter postures up in Rakuuna's guard and throws a big left but Rakuuna blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trotter chips away with some ground and pound.
Trotter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakuuna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rakuuna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rakuuna trying to control the position here.
Trotter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakuuna is trying to keep Trotter in close.
Trotter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter trying to control but Rakuuna is working from the bottom.
Rakuuna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trotter throwing strikes but missing.
Rakuuna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Taisto Rakuuna wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Trotter scores with a jab. Rakuuna acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rakuuna scores with the left hand. Trotter knows he should have avoided that one.
Rakuuna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Trotter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rakuuna is looking to clinch.
Rakuuna looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rakuuna misses with a right hand
and Trotter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rakuuna misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dell Trotter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown by Rakuuna or perhaps it was just good defense by Trotter which made him look bad.
Rakuuna misses with a hook
and Trotter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rakuuna's guard.
Rakuuna looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakuuna, not yet.
Rakuuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trotter.
Trotter postures up in Rakuuna's guard and throws a big left but Rakuuna blocks it.
Trotter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakuuna 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.
Rakuuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trotter.
Rakuuna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trotter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trotter looking to pass the guard.
Trotter pushing down on Rakuuna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trotter is pressing down on Rakuuna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rakuuna is holding on for now.
Rakuuna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trotter is thwarting Rakuuna's attempts to control the position.
Rakuuna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trotter.
Trotter is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Trotter preventing the sweep.
Trotter landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rakuuna 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.
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.
Rakuuna has momentary wrist control but Trotter slips an elbow through the middle.
Trotter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rakuuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trotter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trotter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rakuuna has momentary wrist control but Trotter slips an elbow through the middle.
Rakuuna working a defensive guard here.
Trotter trying to control but Rakuuna is working from the bottom.
Rakuuna wants to sweep but no luck.
Trotter postures up in Rakuuna's guard and throws a big left but Rakuuna blocks it.
Trotter stands up over Rakuuna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakuuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trotter throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakuuna keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
Rakuuna is trying to control the position but Trotter postures up.
Trotter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trotter is working Rakuuna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rakuuna looking to control.
Rakuuna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trotter is one step ahead there.
Trotter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rakuuna is keeping the position for now.
Trotter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rakuuna manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trotter has Rakuuna in his guard.
Trotter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rakuuna defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rakuuna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trotter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trotter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trotter pulls Rakuuna in to control the position.
Trotter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rakuuna landing with the ground and pound.
Trotter trying to control the position.
Rakuuna content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dell Trotter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rakuuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakuuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trotter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakuuna tries to clinch but Trotter is having none of it.
Trotter connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakuuna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taisto Rakuuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakuuna throws an off balance right hand
and Trotter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trotter slips a jab from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Trotter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rakuuna misses with a right hand
and Trotter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taisto Rakuuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rakuuna throws a lazy uppercut
and Trotter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rakuuna swings widly with a right hand
letting Trotter counter with a right hand.
Rakuuna misses with an uppercut
and Trotter counters with a series of strikes. Rakuuna will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Trotter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trotter.
Rakuuna misses with a leg kick
and Trotter counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna avoids the body shot from Trotter.
Rakuuna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Trotter to counter with a crisp jab.
Rakuuna misses with an uppercut
and Trotter counters with a nice body shot.
Rakuuna misses with a hook to the body
and Trotter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trotter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rakuuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rakuuna misses with a combination
and Trotter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dell Trotter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trotter moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trotter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakuuna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dell Trotter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trotter 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dell Trotter!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
29% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antti Sokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Horner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokka comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sun Aeon - Core of Winter. Horner has chosen Roky Erickson - Stand For The Fire Demon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
25
188 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
|
180 cm
26
196 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Sokka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Horner!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horner tries to work over Sokka's front leg with a kick but Sokka checks it.
Sokka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sokka.
Sokka shoots in looking for a takedown but Horner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sokka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horner tries a head kick but it misses.
Horner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sokka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sokka moves out of range as Horner strikes.
Sokka scoring well with a low kick there.
Sokka moves in looking to clinch but Horner pushes him off.
Mike Horner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horner tries to land a body kick
and Sokka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Horner's guard now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sokka wants to control from the top but Horner keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka is in close to Horner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Horner keeping moving, preventing Sokka from controlling successfully.
Sokka passes into half guard.
Sokka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horner's head.
Sokka uses his free foot to push down on Horner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Horner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokka jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Horner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Horner and Sokka has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sokka trying to control the action but Horner is working from the bottom.
Sokka is trying to get an arm triangle but Horner is defending well.
Sokka trying to control the position but Horner is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horner is looking for a sweep.
Horner prevents Sokka from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokka remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sokka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horner stops Sokka from passing to mount.
Sokka wants to control but Horner is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Sokka working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Sokka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Horner throws a leg kick
and Sokka counters with an inside leg kick.
Horner misses with a kick to the body
and Sokka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Horner's knee momentarily.
Sokka tries for a takedown but Horner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sokka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horner avoids it really well and circles away.
Horner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sokka can pounce on him.
Horner throws a solid leg kick but Sokka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horner.
The fighters circling - Horner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sokka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka tries to pull guard but Horner holds him up against the cage and eventually Sokka drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Sokka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sokka wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horner.
A frustrated look appears on Horner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Horner lands a nice uppercut.
Horner is trying to break the clinch but Sokka is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Horner fails to land.
Horner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sokka defending well as Horner loads up on a big left hand.
Sokka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horner throws an off balance right hand
and Sokka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Horner's guard.
Horner keeping moving, preventing Sokka from controlling successfully.
Horner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokka trying to control the position from guard on top but Horner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Horner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sokka postures up in Horner's guard and throws a big left but Horner blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sokka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Horner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Horner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Horner!
Sokka manages to get back to half guard.
Horner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokka trying to hold on to Horner's head to control him but Horner postures up.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sokka is looking for a sweep. Horner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sokka moves into full guard.
Horner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Horner stopping the sweep attempt from Sokka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Sokka dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horner tries a head kick but it misses.
Horner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Horner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokka counters with a takedown into side control.
Sokka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Horner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sokka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Horner is avoiding damage well.
Horner is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokka prevents Horner from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka controlling from side mount.
Sokka misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sokka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Antti Sokka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sokka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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.
Sokka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Horner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sokka but great work by Horner.
Sokka keeps Horner under control for a moment.
Sokka tries to bench press Horner off him but Horner keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Horner off and has taken his back!
Horner wants to get back to his feet.
Sokka controls the position.
Sokka missing with punches from the back.
Sokka looking to break Horner's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Horner remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sokka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokka struggling to keep hold of the position.
Horner defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
What can Horner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Horner staying busy and making it hard for Sokka to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Sokka clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sokka shoots in but Horner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sokka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sokka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sokka winds up and cracks Horner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sokka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sokka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horner's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horner won't allow Sokka to pass to mount.
Sokka wants to take a breather but Horner is having none of it.
Sokka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sokka works his way into full mount!
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.
Sokka wants to control the pace but Horner is squirming around nicely.
Horner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sokka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka thowing shots but they're missing.
Horner is squirming around, avoiding Sokka's attempts to control the action.
Sokka misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Horner really wants to buck Sokka off and get back to his feet.
Sokka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Sokka controlling from the full mount.
Sokka working for a submission but Horner is keeping him at bay.
Horner is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Sokka had his way with Mike Horner in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Horner.
Horner throws a lazy uppercut
and Sokka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sokka.
Sokka is working Horner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sokka pushes down on Horner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sokka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sokka wants to pass to mount but Horner is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka is working hard here to advance position.
Sokka wants to work for an arm triangle but Horner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sokka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mike Horner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sokka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Horner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Horner looking for submissions off his back.
Sokka trying to control the action but Horner is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka not doing much here.
Sokka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sokka works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Horner really wants to buck Sokka off and get back to his feet.
Sokka with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sokka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Sokka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sokka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Sokka!
Antti Sokka is the new middleweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
