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HFC 5: SuperFight PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gazelli Sagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Dale Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gazelli Sagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Dale Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Sagan misses its intended target.
Sagan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sagan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sagan is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Sagan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Sagan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Sagan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Sagan throws a big right hand that misses.
Sagan throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Sagan defends easily.
Sagan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sagan.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sagan tries to buck Johnson off but he can't manage it.
Johnson tries to control but Sagan wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Johnson trying to control but Sagan is having none of it.
Sagan is trying to stand.
Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sagan is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sagan is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control but Sagan is having none of it.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Sagan has given up his back. Will we see Johnson going for some submissions?
Johnson looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control.
Johnson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sagan is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagan is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Sagan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sagan is defending well but eventually Johnson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sagan has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Dale Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Schweidler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schweidler has chosen IZ as his entrance music. Rene Schweidler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kurt Uzi's chin.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rene Schweidler!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Schweidler.
Schweidler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uzi is out of range and Schweidler settles back down.
Uzi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some bone on bone action there as Uzi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Uzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Schweidler tries to sprawl out of it but Uzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schweidler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uzi blocks a head kick by Schweidler.
Uzi shoots for a takedown but Schweidler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schweidler throws a leg kick but Uzi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uzi feints and as Schweidler raises his hands in defense, Uzi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schweidler keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully.
Uzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Uzi is looking to work some ground and pound but Schweidler has wrist control.
Uzi chips away with some ground and pound.
It looks like Rene Schweidler has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi trying to control but Schweidler is working from the bottom.
Uzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uzi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schweidler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Schweidler trying to control but Uzi is working from the bottom.
Schweidler wants to stand but Uzi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Schweidler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rene Schweidler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Schweidler throws a low kick, looking for Uzi's leg but Uzi calmly moves out of range.
Schweidler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Uzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schweidler circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Uzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schweidler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rene Schweidler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schweidler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Kurt Uzi has been cut.
Uzi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schweidler was covering up waiting for the punch and Uzi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Schweidler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi wants to pass the guard but Schweidler is keeping the position.
Schweidler wants to stand but Uzi is controlling the position.
Uzi throwing strikes from guard but Schweidler blocks nicely.
Uzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schweidler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Uzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Uzi wants to control from the top but Schweidler keeps moving.
Schweidler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Schweidler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Uzi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rene Schweidler will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Uzi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schweidler quickly recovers to half guard.
Schweidler is trying to control but can't.
Uzi wants to pass to mount but Schweidler is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzi trying to control from half guard but Schweidler is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Uzi thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schweidler to regain full guard.
Schweidler wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Uzi manages to pass to side control.
Uzi uses his free foot to push down on Schweidler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schweidler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schweidler tries to hold on but Uzi postures up.
Schweidler is trying to stand.
Schweidler is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Schweidler wants to control but Uzi is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Uzi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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.
Schweidler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Uzi with a couple of short strikes.
Schweidler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Uzi 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.
Uzi looking to ground and pound but Schweidler is blocking nicely.
Uzi with a couple of short strikes.
That has opened up Rene Schweidler's cut even more.
Kurt Uzi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uzi cracks Schweidler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rene Schweidler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rene Schweidler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kurt Uzi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Blocksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Soldier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Soldier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Blocksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Soldier!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Blocksson.
It looks like Mike Soldier has been cut.
Blocksson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Soldier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blocksson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soldier scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Soldier misses.
Blocksson avoids a kick to the body.
Soldier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blocksson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mike Soldier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blocksson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soldier's waist but Soldier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blocksson off to one side.
Soldier looks to score with a jab to the body but Blocksson is just out of range.
Blocksson scores with a hook.
Blocksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blocksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Soldier is just out of range.
Soldier fakes the leg kick and cracks Blocksson in the body.
Blocksson lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soldier wants to slow Blocksson down by chopping away at his legs.
Soldier throws a leg kick but Blocksson checks it.
Blocksson misses with a hook
and Soldier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blocksson cracks Soldier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Soldier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soldier slips a straight right by Blocksson.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soldier enables Blocksson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soldier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blocksson wants to pass the guard but Soldier is keeping the position.
Blocksson is working hard here to advance position.
Blocksson stopping the sweep attempt from Soldier.
Soldier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blocksson. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Blocksson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soldier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blocksson.
Blocksson chips away with some ground and pound.
Blocksson passes Soldier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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!
Blocksson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soldier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Soldier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blocksson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blocksson's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blocksson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Blocksson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soldier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soldier's back!
Blocksson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Soldier up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blocksson misses with an elbow to the head.
Soldier is trying to break free.
Can Soldier hold on?! Blocksson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blocksson scores with strikes from the back.
Soldier looks gassed!
Blocksson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Soldier up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldier is really stuck here.
Blocksson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blocksson wants to control but Soldier is keeping busy.
Blocksson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Soldier to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blocksson lands punches and elbows.
Blocksson controlling the position well here. Soldier rolled but Blocksson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Blocksson struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Blocksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Soldier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Soldier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Soldier.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soldier.
Blocksson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blocksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blocksson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blocksson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blocksson showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blocksson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soldier keeps working.
Soldier is breathing heavily.
Blocksson moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocksson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Soldier is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Blocksson is chipping away with strikes.
Blocksson advances to full mount.
Blocksson trying to control but Soldier is having none of it.
Blocksson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blocksson looking to control but Soldier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blocksson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Soldier looks a forlorn figure.
Blocksson lands a nice shot to the head.
Blocksson working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blocksson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blocksson punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blocksson content just to control the position here.
Soldier is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Blocksson working Soldier over with strikes here.
Blocksson breaks from Soldier's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blocksson scoring with strikes but Soldier is staying in there.
Blocksson landing strikes from the mount and Soldier is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blocksson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blocksson dominating with strikes here.
Blocksson lands a big elbow.
Blocksson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Blocksson with shots to the head and body - Soldier looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blocksson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Soldier hang on?
Blocksson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blocksson raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blocksson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blocksson with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Blocksson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Soldier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Blocksson scores with a body shot.
Soldier throws a poor cross that misses
and Blocksson counters with a straight right hand.
Soldier ducks under a wild hook from Blocksson.
Blocksson checks a low kick from Soldier.
Blocksson catches Soldier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Blocksson.
Blocksson lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Blocksson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blocksson sends Soldier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Blocksson is motioning to the referee to let Soldier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Soldier is rocked!
Blocksson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soldier can do to turn this around?
Blocksson lands a slapping body shot.
Blocksson looking to score a takedown here. Soldier is defending well but Blocksson drives through and ends up in Soldier's guard.
Blocksson throws a big right hand that misses.
Soldier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocksson landing with the ground and pound.
Blocksson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blocksson slows the pace down in half guard.
Blocksson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Soldier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blocksson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blocksson moves into full mount! Soldier won't be happy about that!
Mike Soldier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blocksson lands a big elbow.
Blocksson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blocksson landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blocksson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Soldier looks a forlorn figure.
Soldier is bucking up trying to escape but Blocksson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blocksson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Soldier hang on?
Blocksson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Soldier is still in real trouble! Can Blocksson finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blocksson cracks Soldier with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Blocksson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Possible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lack is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: red nation- the game, lil wayne. Kim Possible has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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208 lbs
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Possible!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Lack!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Possible moves to clinch but Lack breaks away
and Lack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Possible is breathing heavily.
Lack tries to bum rush Possible with a series of wild strikes but Possible uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Lack knocks Possible out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Lack!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Slither by Velvet Revolver . Mike Pain has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brian Jones's chin.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Pain!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Pain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pain shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Pain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Brian Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Pain.
Pain ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Pain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's 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.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Pain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pain isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Pain on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!
Pain is not content to let Jones control the position.
Pain gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pain tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jones has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pain is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Pain is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Pain is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pain can't escape the position.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pain is looking to escape.
Jones prevents Pain from getting the reversal.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Pain regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pain is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Pain is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A left lands for Jones.
Pain fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones lands a body shot.
Pain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Pain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pain trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jones still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jones has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pain is on top in guard.
Pain scoring with some ground and pound.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pain has Jones in his guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Pain is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pain looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jones is defending well. Pain quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pain celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Pain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilito Sanjuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Neponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanjuro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Get my gun- d12. Wilito Sanjuro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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24
177 lbs
3 - 9 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wilito Sanjuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Neponen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanjuro scores with a jab to the body.
Neponen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanjuro circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanjuro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanjuro looks for the body kick but Neponen saw that one coming.
Neponen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neponen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neponen fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Sanjuro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanjuro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Neponen throws a sloppy head kick and Sanjuro moves out of range easily.
Sanjuro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Neponen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tommi Neponen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Sanjuro.
Neponen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanjuro counters with a shoot takedown. Neponen fights it but they end up in guard.
Neponen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Neponen pushes a forearm under Sanjuro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sanjuro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommi Neponen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Stormbolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evandro Rolifild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolifild has chosen Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't) as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
185 lbs
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191 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Red Stormbolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evandro Rolifild!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolifild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stormbolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stormbolt slips under a jab.
Stormbolt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Rolifild as he connects with a hook.
Rolifild throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stormbolt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stormbolt stops Rolifild from standing up.
Stormbolt throws a big right hand that misses.
Stormbolt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stormbolt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stormbolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolifild is keeping the position for now.
Rolifild is looking to stand up but Stormbolt isn't so interested in that idea.
Stormbolt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild keeping full guard, as Stormbolt tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolifild keeping moving, preventing Stormbolt from controlling successfully.
Stormbolt throws a strike but Rolifild rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stormbolt pushes Rolifild off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rolifild misses with a looping right.
Rolifild tries for a takedown but Stormbolt circles away easily
and Stormbolt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormbolt is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rolifild can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stormbolt is looking to work some ground and pound but Rolifild has wrist control.
Stormbolt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rolifild scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rolifild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormbolt drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stormbolt wants to pass the guard but Rolifild is keeping the position.
Stormbolt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormbolt working some strikes from top position.
Stormbolt prevents Rolifild from getting back to his feet.
Stormbolt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rolifild wants to sweep here but Stormbolt controlling him for the moment.
Stormbolt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rolifild's head.
Rolifild escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stormbolt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stormbolt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stormbolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolifild is retaining full guard.
Stormbolt throws a strike but Rolifild rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rolifild drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rolifild jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rolifild is looking to work some ground and pound but Stormbolt has wrist control.
Stormbolt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stormbolt is trying to control the position but Rolifild postures up.
Rolifild working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stormbolt working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rolifild is looking to work some ground and pound but Stormbolt has wrist control.
Stormbolt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stormbolt managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Red Stormbolt.
Stormbolt tries for a takedown but Rolifild circles away easily
and Stormbolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Stormbolt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rolifild misses with a body shot.
Rolifild looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stormbolt!
Stormbolt wants to control but Rolifild is having none of it.
Stormbolt is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Stormbolt is trying desperately to improve position.
Stormbolt is bucking up trying to escape but Rolifild cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stormbolt gets back to half guard.
Rolifild with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rolifild connects with a nice short shot to Stormbolt's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormbolt wants to get back to full guard.
Rolifild seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stormbolt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stormbolt trying to control here.
Rolifild decides to stand up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stormbolt enables Rolifild to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stormbolt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stormbolt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rolifild won't allow Stormbolt to get back to his feet.
Stormbolt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stormbolt wants to sweep here but Rolifild controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormbolt controls Rolifild momentarily but Rolifild frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rolifild landing with the ground and pound.
Stormbolt keeping moving, preventing Rolifild from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rolifild's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stormbolt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolifild with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stormbolt has Rolifild pulled in close to control his posture.
Rolifild trying to control but Stormbolt is working from the bottom.
Rolifild is looking to work some ground and pound but Stormbolt has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rolifild trying to control the position from guard on top but Stormbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stormbolt controls Rolifild momentarily but Rolifild frees himself.
Rolifild preventing the sweep.
Rolifild postures up in Stormbolt's guard and throws a big left but Stormbolt blocks it.
Stormbolt controls Rolifild momentarily but Rolifild frees himself.
Stormbolt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stormbolt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rolifild.
Stormbolt wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rolifild accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rolifild accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rolifild throws a big right hand that misses.
Stormbolt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolifild manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stormbolt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rolifild is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stormbolt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rolifild.
Rolifild not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stormbolt is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rolifild connects with a nice short shot to Stormbolt's temple.
Stormbolt tries to get to full guard but Rolifild has control of the leg.
Stormbolt is trying to control but can't.
Rolifild seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stormbolt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rolifild not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Rolifild there.
Rolifild not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evandro Rolifild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Stormbolt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rolifild to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stormbolt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stormbolt working Rolifild over with strikes here.
Stormbolt unloading with bombs!
Rolifild is trying desperately to improve position.
Stormbolt lands a big shot there that rocks Rolifild but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stormbolt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rolifild's face.
Stormbolt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stormbolt with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormbolt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rolifild hang on?
Rolifild takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rolifild tries to hold on but Stormbolt pushes him away.
Rolifild gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stormbolt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Red Stormbolt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rolifild looking for submissions off his back.
Stormbolt trying to control from half guard but Rolifild is working away.
Rolifild blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stormbolt.
Stormbolt looks to land a strike but Rolifild avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stormbolt looking to sit in guard and control but Rolifild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stormbolt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rolifild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stormbolt is keeping the position for now.
Stormbolt wants to sweep here but Rolifild controlling him for the moment.
Rolifild with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rolifild trying to control the position from guard on top but Stormbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolifild thows a big elbow that misses.
Rolifild won't allow Stormbolt to sweep him here.
Rolifild trying to control the position from guard on top but Stormbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stormbolt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rolifild is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rolifild's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormbolt is looking to sweep but instead, Rolifild has passed into half guard.
Stormbolt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolifild is nestled in close to Stormbolt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stormbolt tries to get to full guard but Rolifild has control of the leg.
Rolifild looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stormbolt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rolifild landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rolifild missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stormbolt manages to get to full guard.
Rolifild with a nice head shot there.
Rolifild throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild cracks Stormbolt with a solid left hand.
Rolifild preventing the sweep.
Rolifild trying to control the position from guard on top but Stormbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolifild stopping the sweep attempt from Stormbolt.
Rolifild tries to free his leg and advance position but Stormbolt is retaining full guard.
Stormbolt 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.
Rolifild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stormbolt is keeping the position for now.
Rolifild pushes down on Stormbolt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolifild looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stormbolt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evandro Rolifild.
I think Rolifild has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Evandro Rolifild!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mja Mjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aj Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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27
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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21
160 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mja Mjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aj Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Teixeira.
It looks like Mja Mjo has been cut.
Mjo shoots and misses
and Teixeira counters with a low kick, right behind Mjo 's knee.
Teixeira scores with a hook to the body. Mjo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Teixeira - that will leave a mark!
Mjo is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teixeira connects with the punch.
Teixeira fakes the leg kick and cracks Mjo in the body.
Teixeira cracks Mjo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira delivers a nice body kick.
Mjo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Teixeira.
Teixeira scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Mjo moves forwards but Teixeira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Teixeira throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with a few strikes there.
Teixeira cracks the inside of Mjo's front leg.
Teixeira lands a nice hook to Mjo's body. Mjo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Teixeira delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Teixeira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira scores with a hook to the body. Mjo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Teixeira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mjo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teixeira cracks a nice hook into Mjo's ribs.
Mjo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Teixeira lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mjo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Teixeira.
Teixeira lands with a shot to the body.
Teixeira throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Teixeira lands with a right and another and another! Mjo is in big trouble! Teixeira lands again and this time it's lights out for Mjo! A quality knockout there for Teixeira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aj Teixeira!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Glozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glozman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, enae Volare Mezzo. Mack has chosen All Shall Perish-Army of the Pharaohs as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
190 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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23
165 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Glozman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Mack!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack lands with a straight right. Glozman didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Glozman!
Igor Glozman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glozman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mack manages to avoid it.
Glozman throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mack avoids the body shot from Glozman.
Glozman checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mack.
Mack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glozman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mack.
Glozman throws a lazy uppercut
and Mack counters with a takedown into side control.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glozman keeps working.
Glozman regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glozman is trying to stand up here but Mack is controlling him well.
Mack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Glozman tries to kick Mack off but Mack keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack wants to control but Glozman is keeping him busy.
Mack missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Glozman pushes Mack off looking to stand but Mack dives back in and keeps control.
Glozman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Glozman kicks off Mack and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Glozman is predictable there
and Mack counters with a nice leg kick.
Glozman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glozman throws a poor cross that misses
and Mack counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mack.
Nice body kick there by Mack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack misses with a straight left.
Glozman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mack was well out of range. Poor timing from Glozman.
Mack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Glozman throws a sloppy body shot
and Mack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glozman loads up on a big right hand but Mack slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Mack dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Glozman misses with a body kick.
Glozman throws a lazy uppercut
and Mack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Glozman misses
and Mack finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Glozman misses with a hook
and Mack counters with an outside leg kick.
Mack looks for the body kick but Glozman saw that one coming.
Glozman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mack. Mack obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman blocks a leg kick.
Mack throws the kick towards the body but Glozman avoids it.
Glozman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mack counters with a body kick that stops Glozman in his tracks momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Glozman. Those never looked like landing.
Glozman walks into a straight right hand from Mack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glozman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mack.
Glozman throws a leg kick
and Glozman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mack. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mack misses with a looping right.
Glozman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mack counters with a body kick.
Glozman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mack counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glozman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mack throws out the jab.
Glozman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mack's calf.
Mack looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mack throws a right hand that misses
and Glozman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glozman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glozman throws a head kick that misses.
Glozman misses with a lunging right hand
and Mack counters with a nice uppercut.
Glozman misses with a left hand
and Mack counters with a leg kick.
Glozman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glozman.
Mack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Mack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Glozman throws a lazy uppercut
and Mack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mack lands with a straight right. Glozman didn't see that one coming.
Mack throws a looping overhand right but Glozman ducks down to avoid it.
Glozman misses with a hook
and Mack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glozman moves out of range as Mack strikes.
Mack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman misses with a leg kick
so Mack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mack postures up in Glozman's guard and throws a big left but Glozman blocks it.
Mack passes Glozman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mack is nestled in close to Glozman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glozman keeps working.
Mack controlling the action here.
Alex Mack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack moves nicely into side control.
Mack staying calm.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glozman keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glozman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack controls the position.
Glozman is trying to get back to his feet.
Glozman being controlled for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Glozman is looking to regain half guard here but Mack keeps moving and retains side control.
Glozman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mack trying to control the position but Glozman is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mack tries to move to full mount but Glozman actually manages to regain half guard.
Glozman is trying to stand.
Mack is taking a breather. Glozman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Glozman wants to get back to his feet.
Mack not doing much here.
Mack trying to control the action but Glozman is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Mack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mack 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Mack!
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