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Cf.57: Apocalypse PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seamus McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonald won't be happy with that.
McGuire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGuire tries to move into full mount but can't pass McDonald's legs.
McGuire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGuire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGuire is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald trying to hold on to McGuire's head to control him but McGuire postures up.
McGuire is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
McDonald wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy.
McDonald tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
McGuire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McDonald is looking to escape.
McDonald wants to control but McGuire passes into side.
McGuire tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
McGuire advances to full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by McGuire there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McGuire avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
McDonald wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McGuire.
McGuire wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but McGuire has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGuire throwing strikes here but McDonald is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McGuire jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McDonald manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McGuire trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
McDonald regains half guard.
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald is controlling McGuire's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McGuire dominated that round.
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.
McDonald misses the body punch
and McGuire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.
McGuire is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuire is trying for a kimura here. McDonald looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McGuire wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian McGuire!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Nietzsche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nietzsche comes to the cage accompanied by "Haunted" by Disturbed. McQueen has chosen Edguy - Ministry of Saints as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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275 lbs
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271 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fredrik Nietzsche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nietzsche shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McQueen is trying to defend but Nietzsche finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nietzsche seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McQueen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nietzsche trying to control the pace.
Nietzsche moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McQueen is trying to improve his position.
McQueen regains half guard.
McQueen trying to hold on to Nietzsche's head to control him but Nietzsche postures up.
McQueen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nietzsche kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McQueen is trying to get back to full guard.
McQueen is trying to stand back up but Nietzsche is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nietzsche lands a nice short elbow.
Nietzsche is looking to take a break and control but McQueen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McQueen is looking to control Nietzsche's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McQueen avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nietzsche takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McQueen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nietzsche trying to control but McQueen is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nietzsche passes into half guard.
McQueen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nietzsche seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McQueen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McQueen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nietzsche is working away from the top position though.
McQueen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nietzsche seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McQueen is refusing to be controlled, as Nietzsche sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McQueen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nietzsche pulls his head out easily.
McQueen is in trouble now - Nietzsche has advanced to mount!
Nietzsche connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like James McQueen has been cut.
Nietzsche unloads with some vicious shots from mount and McQueen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nietzsche celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik Nietzsche!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Platinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virne has chosen Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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247 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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262 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Romeo Platinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Platinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Virne.
It looks like Jarppi Virne has been cut.
Platinov throws an off balance right hand
and Virne counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Platinov!
Platinov is working to get back to half guard.
Virne thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Virne unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Platinov tries to hold on but Virne pushes him away.
Virne cracks Platinov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Romeo Platinov has been cut.
Platinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Virne tries to push Platinov's head away but Platinov is holding on tight.
Platinov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Virne raining down shots from the mount!
Platinov is rocked!
Romeo Platinov's cut is getting worse.
Platinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Virne has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh Platinov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virne postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Platinov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Virne and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarppi Virne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mufasa Boombata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rerbert Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Gay Bar. Mufasa Boombata has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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202 lbs
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190 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mufasa Boombata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rerbert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boombata's guard.
Boombata working a defensive guard here.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie works over Boombata with some ground and pound from guard.
Boombata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie is fighting to break Boombata's control of his arms but Boombata is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie works over Boombata with some ground and pound from guard.
Boombata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boombata. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boombata wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie won't allow Boombata to sweep him here.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boombata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boombata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie won't allow Boombata to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boombata is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boombata preventing the sweep.
Gracie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boombata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boombata being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boombata trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rerbert Gracie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boombata gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
Boombata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Boombata lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Boombata is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Boombata's body position as best he can.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Boombata with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boombata is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boombata lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boombata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boombata lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boombata working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boombata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boombata prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Boombata looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boombata working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Boombata connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mufasa Boombata dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Boombata's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boombata controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie wants to stand but Boombata is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boombata manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boombata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gracie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Boombata maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Gracie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boombata cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Boombata tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boombata tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Boombata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie wants to control but Boombata is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boombata is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gracie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is in a horrible position here. Boombata smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Boombata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boombata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie has given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Boombata tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Boombata gets his hands free.
Gracie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Boombata is staying active.
Boombata connects with a big shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boombata looking for the choke from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Boombata manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Gracie tries to escape but Boombata has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boombata is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Boombata is looking for the choke from the back position but Gracie is controlling his hands well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mufasa Boombata dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Boombata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boombata tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Boombata drops back down to his feet.
Gracie has picked Boombata up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Boombata moves into full guard.
Boombata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boombata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie won't allow Boombata to sweep him here.
Boombata looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boombata lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boombata postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gracie looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Boombata cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boombata is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boombata prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Mufasa Boombata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boombata controlling his opponent.
Boombata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Boombata controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead Boombata has taken his back!
Boombata is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Boombata keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
Gracie is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Boombata off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gracie has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
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.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Boombata has good solid back control here.
Rerbert Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie breaks Boombata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mufasa Boombata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boombata, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mufasa Boombata!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eskobar Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spede Show (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Show comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dragonforce - Dawn Over a New World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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165 lbs
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153 lbs
4 - 12 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eskobar Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spede Show!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Show crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andersson - the referee stops the clock and Show gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andersson. Show manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Andersson shoots in and bounces Show off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Andersson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andersson postures up and lands a big shot to Show's brow.
Andersson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Show's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Show trying to remain calm as Andersson controls from the top position.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eskobar Andersson.
Show misses with a takedown attempt
and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Andersson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Show has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Andersson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Show is doing well to defend. Andersson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Show is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eskobar Andersson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Viitalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker comes to the cage accompanied by Deathlike Silence - Who's Gonna Bury Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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222 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Viitalainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viitalainen tries to land a leg kick but Stroker saw it coming and moves away.
Viitalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Viitalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Viitalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Viitalainen misses the body punch
and Stroker counters with an outside leg kick.
Stroker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viitalainen.
Stroker cracks Viitalainen with a good jab.
Viitalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viitalainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stroker managing to block the knees to the body from Viitalainen.
Stroker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Viitalainen is defending well for now.
Viitalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Stroker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viitalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Viitalainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Viitalainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stroker's efforts to push away.
Stroker is looking to break free of the clinch but Viitalainen has double underhooks.
Viitalainen crunches a lovely knee into Stroker's ribcage.
Stroker wants to get back to striking at distance but Viitalainen won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stroker.
Stroker is trying to break free.
A short left from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen is working Stroker over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viitalainen lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitalainen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stroker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stroker can't break the clinch.
Viitalainen tries to land a knee to the head but Stroker blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitalainen.
A short uppercut from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stroker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Viitalainen throws an elbow that misses.
Viitalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Viitalainen lands an elbow inside.
Stroker is trying to force a seperation but Viitalainen has the dominant position.
Viitalainen lands a body shot.
Viitalainen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stroker takes a shot to the head.
Stroker working hard to break the clinch.
Stroker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stroker wants to break free but Viitalainen has control.
Viitalainen lands a shot to the body.
Stroker is breathing heavily.
Viitalainen lands a damaging elbow.
Stroker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stroker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viitalainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stroker throws a lazy head kick
and Viitalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Jussi Viitalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker misses with a leg kick
and Viitalainen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viitalainen.
Viitalainen scores a nice knee to the body.
Viitalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Stroker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stroker lands with a left to the head.
Stroker can't break the clinch.
Viitalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stroker.
A body shot lands from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen has Stroker pressed against the cage, preventing Stroker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stroker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stroker.
Viitalainen is working Stroker over against the cage.
Viitalainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stroker is defending well for now.
Viitalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stroker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Viitalainen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big right from Viitalainen misses.
Stroker throws a front kick aimed at Viitalainen's knee but Viitalainen avoids it well.
A combination from Stroker does no damage.
Viitalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stroker. Stroker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stroker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viitalainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen motions for Stroker to come forward. Viitalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stroker lands with an uppercut that bounces Viitalainen off the cage and back into rage.
Stroker thumps Viitalainen with a low kick.
Stroker moves away from the strike by Viitalainen.
Stroker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Viitalainen scores with a nice strike.
Stroker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viitalainen circles away.
Viitalainen throws a leg kick but Stroker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stroker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stroker shoots for a takedown but Viitalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Stroker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viitalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Viitalainen avoids the body shot from Stroker.
Viitalainen looks to land a left hand but Stroker moved out of range nicely.
Stroker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stroker keeps the fight on the outside.
Viitalainen looks for the body kick but Stroker saw that one coming.
Viitalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen misses with a low kick.
Viitalainen throws a lazy head kick
and Stroker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stroker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stroker throws a chopping leg kick but Viitalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Viitalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Viitalainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stroker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viitalainen sprawls well. Viitalainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stroker gets slowly back to his feet.
Viitalainen throws a series of punches but Stroker avoids them all with ease.
Stroker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Viitalainen can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroker jabs at Viitalainen's body.
Stroker looks to land a right hand but Viitalainen moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Viitalainen as he connects with a hook.
Viitalainen connects with the punch.
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!
Stroker lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Viitalainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stroker throws a lazy uppercut
and Viitalainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Viitalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stroker counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stroker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stroker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viitalainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Viitalainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stroker tries to advance position but instead Viitalainen slips a leg back in to half guard.
Stroker is keen to just control but Viitalainen is a slippery customer.
Stroker trying to mount his opponent but Viitalainen defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitalainen tries to roll over but Stroker keeps him under control.
Viitalainen manages to get to full guard.
Viitalainen keeping moving, preventing Stroker from controlling successfully.
Stroker stays in close to Viitalainen's body and controls the position.
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.
Stroker is pushing down on Viitalainen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Viitalainen is fighting to maintain full guard but Stroker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stroker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viitalainen kicks Stroker off and gets back to his feet.
Viitalainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stroker has time to react.
Stroker tries to work over Viitalainen's front leg with a kick but Viitalainen checks it.
Viitalainen misses the body punch
and Stroker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stroker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viitalainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stroker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Viitalainen is predictable there
and Stroker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Viitalainen is breathing heavily.
Viitalainen moves into the clinch.
Viitalainen is leaning against Stroker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stroker wants to get back to striking at distance but Viitalainen won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Viitalainen is trying to keep an underhook but Stroker manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stroker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Viitalainen tries to reverse the position but Stroker maintains control.
Stroker wants to control the pace but Viitalainen is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stroker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Viitalainen tries to reverse the position but Stroker maintains control.
Viitalainen is squirming around, avoiding Stroker's attempts to control the action.
Stroker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Viitalainen has worked his arm free - good work by Viitalainen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stroker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Viitalainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viitalainen tries to clinch but Stroker is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen blocks a head kick by Stroker.
Stroker thumps Viitalainen with a low kick.
Viitalainen moves in looking to clinch but Stroker pushes him off.
No joy there for Viitalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viitalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Viitalainen at a distance.
Stroker throws a front kick aimed at Viitalainen's knee but Viitalainen avoids it well.
Viitalainen throws a body kick that misses.
Stroker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Viitalainen.
Viitalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viitalainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stroker counters with a leg kick.
Stroker lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Stroker.
Stroker thuds his right hand into Viitalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker thumps Viitalainen with a low kick.
Stroker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Viitalainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bob Stroker is winning the standup battle so far.
Viitalainen throws a leg kick which misses Stroker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stroker tries to avoid it.
Stroker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Viitalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Viitalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stroker throws a good cross that connects.
Viitalainen throws a wild body kick that Stroker sees coming a mile off.
Stroker slips under a jab from Viitalainen.
Stroker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Viitalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Viitalainen ducks right into an uppercut from Stroker.
Viitalainen blocks a head kick by Stroker.
A big right from Stroker misses.
Stroker scores with a hook to the body. Viitalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stroker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viitalainen connects with a body shot that sends Stroker's belly button to the back.
Stroker throws a leg kick which misses Viitalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Viitalainen tries to avoid it.
Viitalainen throws a head kick that misses
and Stroker counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stroker.
Stroker throws a nice head kick!
Viitalainen drops his hands momentarily and Stroker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viitalainen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stroker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stroker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stroker scores with a leg kick.
Stroker scores with a three punch combo!
Stroker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viitalainen to the mat! Viitalainen manages to get full guard.
Viitalainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Stroker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stroker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Viitalainen tries to improve his position but instead Stroker has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen tries to escape but Stroker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stroker working for a choke but Viitalainen is defending well.
Viitalainen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Viitalainen is trying to get back to his feet but Stroker has full control of the position and if anything, Viitalainen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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.
Stroker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Viitalainen is really stuck here.
Viitalainen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stroker.
Viitalainen wants to get back to his feet.
Will Stroker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viitalainen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stroker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Stroker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stroker 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Stroker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalema Kirunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirunda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Hellacopters - In The Sign of Octopus. Nathan Summers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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22
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalema Kirunda!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirunda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Summers swings for the body but Kirunda moves out of range.
Summers looks for a takedown but Kirunda sprawls well.
Kirunda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kirunda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirunda dodges the punch combination from Summers.
Summers checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirunda throws a right hand that misses
and Summers counters with a takedown into side control.
Summers is working to tighten is grip on Kirunda's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kirunda has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Summers is really squeezing tight and eventually Kirunda passes out! Summers breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nathan Summers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Byron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byron has chosen Roky Erickson - Click your Fingers Applauding the Play as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
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282 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Supermies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Byron!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byron misses with a low kick.
Byron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Supermies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Supermies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Byron throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Supermies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Byron thinking.
Supermies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Byron on the side of the head.
Supermies gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Byron to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Supermies is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byron seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Supermies stands up from Byron's guard - Supermies perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Byron lands with a nice body punch.
Byron throws a body punch but Supermies moves out of range.
Sami Supermies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies stuffs the takedown attempt from Byron. Byron gets slowly back to his feet.
Byron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supermies was well out of range. Poor timing from Byron.
Byron swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Supermies counters with a left to the body.
Byron swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Supermies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies misses with a looping right.
Supermies swats away the attempt to clinch by Byron.
Supermies throws out a loose jab but Byron uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Supermies dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Byron throws a front kick aimed at Supermies's knee but Supermies avoids it well.
Byron just misses with a punch to the body.
Supermies swats away the attempt to clinch by Byron.
Byron misses with a jab to the body
and Supermies counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byron shoots in looking for a takedown but Supermies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Byron's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Byron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byron misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byron fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tom Byron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byron is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Supermies connects with a right hand. Byron shakes it off.
Supermies changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Byron is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byron looks to score with a jab to the body but Supermies is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies punishes Byron's body with a nice straight punch.
Byron slips a straight right by Supermies.
Byron misses with a body shot
and Supermies makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Supermies punishes Byron's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Supermies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Supermies.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byron misses with a low kick.
Byron throws an off balance right hand
and Supermies counters with a straight right hand.
Supermies is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Supermies scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Supermies dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Byron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Supermies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Supermies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byron throws a series of strikes that have Supermies backpedaling.
It looks like Sami Supermies has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byron misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Supermies avoids the body shot from Byron.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Supermies.
Byron wants to clinch up but Supermies keeps it at a distance.
Sami Supermies is winning the standup battle so far.
Supermies throws a poor cross that misses
and Byron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Byron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tom Byron 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.
Byron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Supermies throws a big shot that misses.
Byron digs a good body shot into Supermies's ribs.
Byron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byron on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byron ducks right into an uppercut from Supermies.
Byron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Supermies rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the body from Byron misses
and Byron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Supermies circles away from the clinch attempt
and Supermies counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byron slips under a jab.
Supermies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Byron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Supermies counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Supermies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Supermies, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Supermies!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by T Pain & Hot Dollar - Who The Fuck Is That. Richards comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rolling Stones - Paint It Black kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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22
280 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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25
280 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Richards!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Richards coming out on top.
Richards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romero.
Richards wants to land a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Romero connects with the punch.
Keijo Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Richards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by Richards which made him look bad.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Richards misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Richards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Richards misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero avoids the head kick by Richards.
Nice sprawl there from Richards as Romero shoots in.
Richards throws an off balance right hand
and Romero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richards's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards controlling the position.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richards working a defensive guard here.
Richards controlling the position.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard.
Richards is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Romero trying to control from the bottom.
Richards controlling the action here.
Romero wants to improve his position but Richards is controlling well.
Romero wants to control but Richards is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Richards seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Richards throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Richards. That snapped Romero's head back.
A head kick lands from Richards that sends Romero to the canvas. Romero tries to scramble back to his feet but Richards brings him back down into side control.
Romero is rocked!
Richards lands a strong strike to the head of Romero. That's dazed him! Richards looking to finish here. Romero is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Richards lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Richards!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Lipponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homicidal Maniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lipponen comes into the arena with Rainbow - Man on the Silver Mountain blaring out of the sound system. Pekka Lipponen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
279 lbs
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265 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Lipponen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Homicidal Maniac!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maniac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lipponen.
Lipponen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lipponen misses with a leg kick
and Maniac counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lipponen misses with a right hand
and Maniac counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maniac plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Pekka Lipponen has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lipponen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maniac counters with an outside leg kick.
Lipponen throws a hook but Maniac avoids it easily.
Lipponen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Maniac blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lipponen misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maniac, right into the meat.
Maniac doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by Maniac misses
and Lipponen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maniac is looking to improve his position.
Lipponen is thwarting Maniac's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen wants to control but Maniac is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maniac taking some punishment here, with Lipponen in his half guard.
Maniac wants to improve his position but Lipponen is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maniac is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lipponen wants to control but Maniac is keeping him busy.
Lipponen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maniac defending well though.
Maniac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lipponen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lipponen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lipponen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maniac doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lipponen.
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.
Lipponen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maniac knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lipponen thows a huge punch but Maniac dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homicidal Maniac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Lipponen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maniac tries a head kick but it misses.
Lipponen throws a lazy body kick
and Maniac counters with a good low kick that Lipponen was not able to check.
Maniac pushes Lipponen away with a front kick.
Lipponen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lipponen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Maniac.
Maniac misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maniac tries to score with a low kick but Lipponen moves his leg out of the way.
Maniac looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maniac lands a big head kick that sends Lipponen tumbling to the mat! Maniac takes a step backwards and waves Lipponen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lipponen avoids the head kick by Maniac.
Maniac throws a low kick, looking for Lipponen's leg but Lipponen calmly moves out of range.
Homicidal Maniac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Maniac misses
and Lipponen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maniac's guard now.
Maniac keeping moving, preventing Lipponen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Homicidal Maniac hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Maniac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maniac thows a leg kick but Lipponen checks it
and Lipponen counters with a stiff right hand.
Maniac tries to land a front kick but Lipponen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maniac slips a jab from Lipponen.
Maniac looks to land a body kick but Lipponen moved away.
Lipponen throws out a loose jab but Maniac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lipponen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lipponen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maniac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maniac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lipponen.
Maniac ducks under a wild hook from Lipponen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lipponen misses with a looping left.
Homicidal Maniac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maniac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lipponen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homicidal Maniac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pekka Lipponen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lipponen throws a sloppy body shot
and Maniac counters with a good low kick that Lipponen was not able to check.
Homicidal Maniac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lipponen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maniac throws a head kick that misses.
Maniac feints and then cracks Lipponen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lipponen down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maniac connects with a high kick.
Pekka Lipponen's cut is getting worse.
Maniac lands a big head kick that sends Lipponen tumbling to the mat! Maniac takes a step backwards and waves Lipponen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lipponen is rocked!
Pekka Lipponen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maniac moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maniac moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maniac throws a leg kick but Lipponen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lipponen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maniac tries to avoid it but Lipponen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maniac to the ground. Maniac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lipponen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maniac's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice body kick there by Maniac.
Good work by Lipponen as he checks the leg kick.
Lipponen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maniac throws a leg kick
and Lipponen counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maniac. That's going to slow Lipponen down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniac connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Maniac.
Lipponen throws a body kick that misses.
Maniac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maniac throws a front kick aimed at Lipponen's knee but Lipponen avoids it well.
Maniac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maniac does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maniac misses with a leg kick
and Lipponen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lipponen misses with an uppercut. Maniac saw that one coming.
Maniac slips under a jab.
A low kick from Maniac misses
and Lipponen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lipponen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lipponen misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen gets a takedown into half guard.
Maniac wants to stand back up but Lipponen manages to pass into side control.
Lipponen is looking to take a break and control but Maniac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maniac trying to remain calm as Lipponen controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homicidal Maniac really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Lipponen's cut.
That's time! Lipponen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maniac throws a head kick but Lipponen moves out of range.
Lipponen looks for the body kick but Maniac saw that one coming.
Maniac throws a leg kick
and Lipponen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maniac won't be happy with that.
Lipponen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maniac has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lipponen just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maniac is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lipponen's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lipponen! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Maniac has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pekka Lipponen!
Pekka Lipponen retains his heavyweight title!
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