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Holmgang: Abbott vs McFadden PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carnival Hippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carnival Hippo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Storm!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm wants to clinch but Hippo slips to the side
and Hippo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Storm's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hippo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hippo slips nicely into half guard.
Hippo throwing shots but Storm is blocking nicely.
Hippo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hippo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hippo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Storm defending well though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hippo works his way into full mount!
Hippo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Storm has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hippo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hippo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Storm looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hippo! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carnival Hippo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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199 lbs
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186 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayne Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Becker!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Simmons as Becker tries to tie him up.
Simmons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Becker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Becker struggles to land a body shot inside as Simmons controls his hands.
Becker lands with a short shot to the head.
Becker stops a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Simmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simmons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons has Becker pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Becker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Becker lands with a short shot to the head.
Becker is pushing Simmons up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Simmons is working for takedown but Becker is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker is pushing Simmons up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Becker prevents the takedown attempt.
Simmons looking for a takedown.
Becker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Simmons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Becker lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Becker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruce Becker.
Simmons swings for the body but Becker moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Becker. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons dives in and grabs Becker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Becker pushes down on Simmons's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simmons is defended easily by Becker.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Simmons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Becker defends it nicely.
Becker throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons misses with a straight left.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown but Becker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simmons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Becker tries to sprawl out of it but Simmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Becker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Becker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Becker. That's going to slow Simmons down.
Becker forces Simmons back against the ropes and clinches.
A short right from Becker.
A short left from Becker.
Becker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Becker with a knee to the head.
Becker lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Dwayne Simmons has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Becker.
Becker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simmons is rocked!
Becker pushes Simmons against the ropes. Becker is working some dirty boxing. Becker pushes off with a quick right hook! Simmons goes down! Simmons tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Becker moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Becker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Suvanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaara Sunagakuure (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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195 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Suvanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gaara Sunagakuure!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunagakuure takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Gaara Sunagakuure has been cut.
Sunagakuure moves into range and clinches up with Suvanto.
Sunagakuure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sunagakuure is leaning against Suvanto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sunagakuure misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sunagakuure.
Suvanto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Sunagakuure fails to land.
Suvanto blocks an uppercut.
Suvanto can't break the clinch.
Sunagakuure misses with some punches.
Sunagakuure lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunagakuure.
Suvanto is trying to break the clinch but Sunagakuure has him pressed against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sunagakuure throws a head punch that misses.
Sunagakuure misses with the head strike.
Sunagakuure tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunagakuure makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sunagakuure misses with some punches.
Sunagakuure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suvanto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sunagakuure has him pressed against the ropes.
Suvanto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sunagakuure lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suvanto backwards.
Sunagakuure lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Suvanto or not.
Suvanto is trying to stall.
Sunagakuure swings wildly with an uppercut but Suvanto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunagakuure throws a punch but it's blocked by Suvanto.
Sunagakuure lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sunagakuure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sunagakuure lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suvanto blocks a body shot from Sunagakuure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto prevents a body shot from Sunagakuure.
A head punch on the inside from Sunagakuure fails to land.
Suvanto is trying to force a seperation but Sunagakuure has the dominant position.
Sunagakuure tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suvanto's elbow.
Sunagakuure lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suvanto backwards.
Sunagakuure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suvanto wants to break free but Sunagakuure has control.
A short left from Sunagakuure.
Sunagakuure softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Suvanto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Suvanto blocking some punches.
Sunagakuure swings wildly with an uppercut but Suvanto uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sunagakuure has him pressed against the ropes.
Sunagakuure misses with a punch on the inside.
Sunagakuure working aggressively here.
Sunagakuure swings wildly with an uppercut but Suvanto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suvanto.
Sunagakuure makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sunagakuure throws a punch but it's blocked by Suvanto.
Suvanto breaks from the clinch.
Sunagakuure displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suvanto.
Suvanto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Arttu Suvanto has been cut.
Suvanto misses with a body shot.
Sunagakuure avoids the head kick by Suvanto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunagakuure darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sunagakuure drops Suvanto with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Suvanto looks back up at him and smiles so Sunagakuure waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Suvanto is rocked!
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!
Sunagakuure flashes Suvanto a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Suvanto's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Suvanto crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Sunagakuure punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaara Sunagakuure!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mean Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberik Gunther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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255 lbs
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250 lbs
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mean Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alberik Gunther!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunther tries for a takedown but Machine circles away easily
and Machine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gunther has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunther shoots and misses
and Machine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mean Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberik Gunther.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Machine trying to control but Gunther is working from the bottom.
Machine is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gunther is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Machine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machine cracks Gunther with a solid left hand.
Gunther trying to control the position.
Gunther keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunther thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gunther pushes a forearm under Machine's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Machine is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alberik Gunther!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Van Dez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zimou Alahuippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Van Dez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zimou Alahuippa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alahuippa misses with a few strikes there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Dez has had enough of the clinch but Alahuippa keeps him there for the moment.
Van Dez is trying to break free.
Alahuippa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Dez throws a good cross that connects.
Good shot there by Van Dez.
Alahuippa slips a jab and a cross from Van Dez.
Van Dez gets tackled into the ropes by Alahuippa. Alahuippa maintains the clinch.
Alahuippa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Van Dez.
Van Dez swats away the attempt to clinch by Alahuippa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alahuippa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Dez.
Van Dez throws a head kick but Alahuippa moves out of range.
Van Dez connects with a right hand. Alahuippa shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dez blocks a jab.
Van Dez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alahuippa is rocked!
Van Dez feints and then cracks Alahuippa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alahuippa down.
Alahuippa is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Dez finish him?
Van Dez jabs Alahuippa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alahuippa looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Are you kidding me?! Van Dez ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Alahuippa clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Van Dez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucio Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Jones!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magalhaes is looking to clinch.
Magalhaes fails with a takedown attempt.
Magalhaes shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones misses with the combination.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magalhaes looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones clobbers Magalhaes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Lucio Magalhaes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Magalhaes fails with a takedown attempt.
Magalhaes has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones throws a series of punches but Magalhaes avoids them all with ease.
Magalhaes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magalhaes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Magalhaes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones throws a right hand that Magalhaes ducks under and follows up with a left that Magalhaes also avoids with ease.
Magalhaes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Magalhaes. Magalhaes gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Magalhaes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magalhaes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Magalhaes could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Magalhaes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Magalhaes.
Magalhaes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magalhaes wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magalhaes shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Magalhaes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magalhaes closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Magalhaes pushes Jones against the ropes but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magalhaes on the side of the head.
Josh Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a right hand that Magalhaes ducks under and follows up with a left that Magalhaes also avoids with ease.
Magalhaes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Magalhaes's head.
Magalhaes shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones lands the left hand.
Magalhaes has a takedown stuffed.
Magalhaes has a takedown stuffed.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Magalhaes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Magalhaes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Magalhaes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Magalhaes with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones looks to land a combination but Magalhaes avoids it well.
Josh Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Magalhaes. Magalhaes gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magalhaes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magalhaes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones throws a series of punches but Magalhaes avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Magalhaes's head and hops out.
Magalhaes fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Magalhaes misses with an uppercut.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magalhaes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Magalhaes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magalhaes has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Magalhaes backing up. Magalhaes nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magalhaes with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Magalhaes fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones feints a jab promting Magalhaes to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magalhaes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Magalhaes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magalhaes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magalhaes somewhat.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Magalhaes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Magalhaes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Magalhaes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Magalhaes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Magalhaes manages to pass to side control.
Magalhaes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magalhaes is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Magalhaes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Magalhaes is controlling him
Magalhaes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Magalhaes wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes seems to be looking for submissions.
Magalhaes is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Magalhaes seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josh Jones.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chester Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Sikapossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sikapossu's choice of entrance music: Little pig. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chester Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sikapossu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikapossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sikapossu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sikapossu.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sikapossu.
Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikapossu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sikapossu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bravo closes the distance but Sikapossu moves to the side
and Sikapossu counters with a nice uppercut.
Bravo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bravo tries to clinch there but Sikapossu circles away.
Bravo wants to clinch but Sikapossu slips to the side
and Sikapossu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chester Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sikapossu as he jumps to the side.
Sikapossu swats away the attempt to clinch by Bravo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo looks to clinch
and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sikapossu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikapossu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bravo darts in trying to clinch
and Sikapossu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bravo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Sikapossu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bravo moves to clinch but Sikapossu breaks away
and Sikapossu counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Sikapossu circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bravo closes the distance but Sikapossu moves to the side
and Sikapossu counters with a nice leg kick.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sikapossu misses with a looping right.
Bravo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikapossu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bravo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikapossu counters with a nice uppercut.
Bravo tries to clinch up
letting Sikapossu counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to clinch there but Sikapossu circles away.
Sikapossu cracks a nice hook into Bravo's ribs.
Bravo tries to clinch there but Sikapossu circles away.
Bravo tries to clinch but Sikapossu moves away
and Sikapossu counters with a nice uppercut.
Bravo clinches up with Sikapossu and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sikapossu tries to break the clinch but Bravo is controlling the position.
Bravo misses with an elbow over the top.
Sikapossu working hard to break the clinch.
Sikapossu tries a body shot but Bravo blocks it.
Sikapossu breaks from the clinch.
Bravo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikapossu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bravo slips a jab from Sikapossu.
Seppo Sikapossu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to clinch there but Sikapossu circles away.
Bravo tries to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sikapossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch but Sikapossu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bravo with a poor takedown
and Sikapossu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bravo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sikapossu's waist but Sikapossu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bravo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo is looking to clinch but Sikapossu is avoiding it.
Bravo tries to clinch there but Sikapossu circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravo tries to clinch up.
Sikapossu keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bravo is defended easily by Sikapossu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seppo Sikapossu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bravo wants to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a stiff right hand.
Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a leg kick.
Sikapossu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sikapossu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sikapossu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sikapossu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bravo wants to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a one-two to the body.
Sikapossu fails to land with a series of punches.
Bravo tries to clinch but Sikapossu moves away
and Sikapossu counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo tries to clinch but Sikapossu moves out of range.
Bravo looks to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bravo tries to clinch
and Sikapossu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sikapossu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bravo wants to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a nice uppercut.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch but Sikapossu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bravo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bravo darts in trying to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a stiff right hand.
Sikapossu misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is looking to clinch but Sikapossu is avoiding it.
Bravo misses with a takedown
and Sikapossu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sikapossu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo tries to clinch but Sikapossu moves away
and Sikapossu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sikapossu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sikapossu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sikapossu tries to score with a low kick but Bravo moves his leg out of the way.
Sikapossu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bravo closes the distance but Sikapossu moves to the side
and Sikapossu counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bravo tries to clinch but Sikapossu is having none of it.
Sikapossu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sikapossu punishes Bravo's body with a nice straight punch.
Seppo Sikapossu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bravo wants to clinch up but Sikapossu keeps it at a distance.
Bravo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sikapossu is fending him off so far but Bravo persists. Nope, Sikapossu circles away and we're back to standing.
Bravo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sikapossu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bravo thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo tries to clinch up
and Sikapossu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikapossu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bravo closes the distance but Sikapossu moves to the side
and Sikapossu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sikapossu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bravo darts in trying to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Sikapossu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bravo looks to clinch
and Sikapossu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sikapossu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikapossu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bravo tries to clinch up.
Bravo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sikapossu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bravo somewhat.
Bravo closes the distance but Sikapossu moves to the side
and Sikapossu counters with a left to the body.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bravo wants to clinch but Sikapossu slips to the side
and Sikapossu counters with a left to the body.
Sikapossu throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Sikapossu catches Bravo right on the button with a cross.
Bravo tries to clinch up.
Sikapossu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikapossu counters with a nice uppercut.
Bravo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bravo looks to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bravo thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo darts in trying to clinch
and Sikapossu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sikapossu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bravo clinches up against the ropes.
Sikapossu is trying to push Bravo away but Bravo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sikapossu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bravo looks to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a nice uppercut.
Bravo wants to clinch but Sikapossu slips to the side
and Sikapossu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo darts in trying to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bravo thinking.
Bravo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sikapossu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sikapossu with a jab.
Sikapossu slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sikapossu misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bravo with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sikapossu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikapossu counters with a one-two to the body.
Seppo Sikapossu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sikapossu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikapossu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bravo moves to clinch but Sikapossu breaks away
and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seppo Sikapossu.
Well Sikapossu 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Sikapossu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Gullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gullit comes into the arena with We Will Rock You! blaring out of the sound system. Morgan Hilton has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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225 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Decent 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruud Gullit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morgan Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton digs a good body shot into Gullit's ribs.
Gullit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gullit moves in looking to clinch but Hilton pushes him off.
Hilton tries to bum rush Gullit with a series of wild strikes but Gullit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gullit throws a sloppy head kick
and Hilton counters with a stiff right hand.
Hilton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gullit dodges the punch combination from Hilton.
Hilton connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Ruud Gullit has been cut.
Hilton throws a nice looking combination but Gullit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hilton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hilton misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hilton avoids it really well and circles away.
Hilton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gullit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hilton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullit takes one to the chin there.
Hilton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gullit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hilton to score with a decent uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hilton.
Hilton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Gullit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton throws a series of punches but Gullit moves out of range.
Hilton scores with a body shot.
Hilton misses with the combination.
Gullit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hilton pinned against the ropes. Hilton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hilton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gullit counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Hilton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruud Gullit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gullit needs to keep his hands up - Hilton had a free shot at his head there.
Hilton stuffs the takedown attempt from Gullit. Gullit gets slowly back to his feet.
Gullit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hilton.
Hilton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gullit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gullit.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gullit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hilton wants to stand up but Gullit is controlling him.
Gullit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gullit.
Gullit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hilton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gullit throws and elbow that misses. Hilton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gullit's guard. Nice move by Hilton!
Gullit trying to keep a closed guard but Hilton is proving a slippery customer.
Gullit working for submissions but it's allowed Hilton to get to half guard.
Gullit punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullit is pressing down on Hilton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hilton won't allow Gullit to sweep him here.
Gullit looking for a guillotine here but Hilton defends easily.
Gullit throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gullit trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gullit working for a triangle but Hilton defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullit 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.
Gullit trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gullit trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hilton tries to stand but Gullit is controlling from the bottom.
Gullit trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gullit throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gullit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hilton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gullit.
Gullit tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hilton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gullit 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gullit wants to control but Hilton is having none of it.
Gullit is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruud Gullit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruud Gullit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hilton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gullit.
Gullit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hilton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hilton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Hilton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton throws a nice looking combination but Gullit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gullit tries a head kick but it misses.
Hilton lands with a cross.
Hilton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hilton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hilton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hilton misses.
Gullit slips a jab and a cross from Hilton.
Gullit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morgan Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gullit shoots in but no luck this time.
Gullit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hilton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hilton as Gullit shoots in.
Gullit wants to clinch up but Hilton keeps it at a distance.
Gullit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hilton to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruud Gullit's cut is getting worse.
Morgan Hilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hilton lands a lovely overhand right.
Gullit shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruud Gullit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton throws a nice looking combination but Gullit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hilton lands with an uppercut that bounces Gullit off the ropes and back into rage.
Gullit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gullit there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Gullit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gullit tries to clinch there but Hilton circles away.
Hilton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Hilton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hilton 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morgan Hilton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbott's entrance music is Parental Discretion Advised. A fine choice. McFadden has chosen The Nobodies By Marilyn Manson as his entrance music. Jason McFadden will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason McFadden!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFadden lands with a cross.
Abbott misses with a lunging right hand
and McFadden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abbott takes one on the button.
Abbott tries to close the distance and clinch but McFadden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFadden cracks Abbott with an open hand slap.
McFadden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McFadden throws a right hand that Abbott ducks under and follows up with a left that Abbott also avoids with ease.
McFadden lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFadden scores with a jab. Abbott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abbott ducks right into an uppercut from McFadden.
McFadden misses with a hook.
Abbott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McFadden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden misses with a wild body shot.
McFadden moves into range and connects with a jab.
McFadden displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jason McFadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFadden misses with a straight right.
McFadden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice jab there from McFadden.
McFadden lands with a nice body 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!
Abbott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from McFadden.
McFadden misses with a straight left.
McFadden lands with a hook. Abbott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McFadden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McFadden slips under a jab from Abbott.
McFadden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from McFadden misses its intended target.
McFadden throws out a loose jab but Abbott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFadden tests Abbott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abbott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFadden.
McFadden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abbott had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Abbott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott defending well as McFadden loads up on a big left hand.
McFadden lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abbott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abbott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from McFadden.
Abbott misses the jab.
McFadden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Abbott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McFadden.
McFadden lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by McFadden as he connects with a hook.
McFadden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abbott under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFadden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abbott moves out of range of the strikes.
McFadden scores with a sloppy right hand. Abbott should have avoided that one.
McFadden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Abbott finds it's way through McFadden's defenses.
It looks like Jason McFadden has been cut.
McFadden cracks Abbott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abbott is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abbott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good shot there by McFadden.
Abbott moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McFadden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason McFadden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McFadden tests Abbott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McFadden lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McFadden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McFadden with a jab.
Jab, jab by McFadden - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McFadden. Abbott does a little dance to reset his feet.
McFadden swings widly with a right hand
and Abbott counters by moving into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Abbott.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFadden wants to get back to striking at distance but Abbott won't allow it.
McFadden is trying to break the clinch but Abbott has him pressed against the ropes.
McFadden is breathing heavily.
Abbott digs a right hand into McFadden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFadden's gas tank.
Abbott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McFaddens head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McFadden or not.
Abbott has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McFadden clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Abbott is working the ground and pound. Can McFadden escape?
Can McFadden hold on?! Abbott is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That has opened up Jason McFadden's cut even more.
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!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Abbott's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Abbott biding his time, controlling McFadden.
Abbott is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Abbott gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Abbott gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Abbott apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The fighters circling - McFadden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abbott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McFadden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott throws a lazy right hand but McFadden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McFadden throws a hook to the side of Abbott's head but Abbott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abbott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFadden.
McFadden's corner calls for a 1-2. McFadden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abbott needs to keep his hands up - McFadden had a free shot at his head there.
McFadden cracks Abbott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abbott ducks under a wild hook from McFadden.
McFadden throws a looping overhand right but Abbott ducks down to avoid it.
McFadden throws a hook but Abbott blocks it.
McFadden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFadden throws a body punch but Abbott moves out of range.
McFadden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abbott.
Abbott misses with a wild body shot.
McFadden misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for McFadden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McFadden throws a right hand that misses
and Abbott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The cut above Jason McFadden's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Abbott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFadden.
McFadden catches Abbott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abbott ducks under a wild hook from McFadden.
McFadden misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFadden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abbotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McFadden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abbott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McFadden scores with a punch to the head.
Abbott looks to land a left hand but McFadden moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFadden digs a good body shot into Abbott's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abbott slips a straight right by McFadden.
Abbott ducks under a wild hook from McFadden.
Abbott moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Abbott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason McFadden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
McFadden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McFadden swings widly with a right hand
and Abbott counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for McFadden.
McFadden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abbott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jason McFadden'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 Jason McFadden's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Abbott!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fe Reti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fe Reti has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fe Reti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Reti counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.
Reti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reti trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reti is really struggling to control Thomas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Reti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reti is one step ahead there.
Reti with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas keeping full guard, as Reti tries to pass.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reti distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Reti from controlling successfully.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Reti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reti is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Thomas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reti defends well.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reti's guard.
Reti controlling Thomas's posture.
Reti manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reti trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Reti controlling from mount.
Thomas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reti lands with some strikes.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reti controlling from mount.
Reti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reti punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reti connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reti is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thomas is surviving well by controlling Reti's body position as best he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Reti has control of Thomas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thomas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thomas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reti unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reti working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas is trying desperately to improve position.
Reti looking to control but Thomas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thomas wants to control but Reti is having none of it.
Reti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reti lands a heavy elbow.
Reti lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thomas hang on?
Thomas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reti putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Reti landing shots from mount.
Thomas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fe Reti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reti.
Sloppy strikes from Reti. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Reti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Fe Reti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thomas enables Reti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thomas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.
Reti trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas controls Reti momentarily but Reti frees himself.
Reti trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fe Reti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thomas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thomas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thomas!
Reti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thomas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reti has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thomas but great work by Reti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reti lands an elbow.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Reti politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Reti prefers to stall for the moment though.
Thomas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reti's best efforts.
Reti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reti lands strikes from half guard.
Reti frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Thomas is bucking up trying to escape but Reti cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reti with good strikes from the mount here!
Thomas working to try and regain half guard.
Reti landing shots from mount.
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reti looking to finish Thomas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thomas!
Thomas is still in real trouble! Can Reti finish him?
Reti fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Reti working for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is in no mood to give up.
Reti has hold of Thomas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thomas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Reti working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reti with a couple of short strikes.
Reti with good strikes from the mount here!
Thomas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thomas wants to get back to full 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. Reti connects with a nice short shot to Thomas's temple.
Reti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reti passes to full mount!
Reti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas tries to lock up and control but Reti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reti tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.
Reti postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thomas looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fe Reti dominated that second round.
That's time! Reti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.
Thomas tries to improve position but can't.
Thomas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reti connects with a decent elbow.
Reti scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thomas to see if he's OK.
Reti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reti trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas seems a little lost for a moment, as Reti dominates the positioning.
Reti working the ground and pound.
Reti scoring with punches from side control.
Thomas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Reti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Reti lands a strong strike to the head of Thomas. That's dazed him! Reti looking to finish here. Thomas is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Reti lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fe Reti!
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