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NFC 111 Adebisi vs Morko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeeves Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fransico Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeeves Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fransico Junior!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in and drives through. Junior sprawls well.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Junior looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Junior is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Junior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Junior can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Junior blocks nicely.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Junior tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Smith tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Smith working away.
Junior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Junior defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeeves Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Junior throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Junior has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but Junior is avoiding it.
Junior misses with a wild combination.
Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Junior content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Junior is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Junior keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Junior is now in half guard.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Junior is working away from the top position though.
Smith gets full guard.
Junior seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Junior lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Jeeves Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Junior is aware though and is defending well.
Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Junior landing with the ground and pound.
Junior must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Junior trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith 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.
Junior keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Junior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Junior controlling from the top position.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Junior manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Junior manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Junior in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Junior cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.
Junior postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fransico Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Junior gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Junior stacks Smith 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 Junior!
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Junior tries to advance to mount but can't.
Junior working the ground and pound from side control.
Junior slows the pace down.
Smith tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Junior's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith won't allow Junior to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Junior not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Junior lands a nice short elbow.
Smith has hold of Junior's hands but Junior slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Junior wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is in trouble now - Junior has advanced to mount!
Junior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Junior putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking to control and managing it successfully.
Junior tries to push Smith's head away but Smith is holding on tight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Junior avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Junior isn't that keen on the idea.
Junior looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Junior putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Junior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Junior lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Junior wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Junior maintains control.
Junior scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Junior cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Junior controlling the pace for now.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Junior landing punches.
Junior looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
Junior controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fransico Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Junior 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 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fransico Junior!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Kuassimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to The Bone. Al Bundy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simo Kuassimo's chin.
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212 lbs
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217 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Kuassimo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuassimo counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuassimo gets caught napping as Bundy dives in and scores a takedown. Kuassimo manages to retain guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuassimo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuassimo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bundy is controlling him.
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bundy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuassimo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bundy is controlling him.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Kuassimo keeps moving.
Bundy looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Al Bundy just wasn't active enough.
Kuassimo missing with a left hand there. Bundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuassimo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundy manages to avoid it.
Bundy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bundy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Kuassimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Bundy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Bundy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy trying to control the position but Kuassimo is working away.
Bundy throws a strike aimed at the side of Kuassimo's head but Kuassimo avoids it well.
Kuassimo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bundy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bundy in side control, throwing shots but Kuassimo defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuassimo is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Bundy take his back! Uh oh - Bundy has got a rear naked choke here! Kuassimo is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Al Bundy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neik Hammerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Maunonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maunonen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Heavy metal kings - King Diamond. Janne Maunonen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neik Hammerlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Maunonen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerlik avoids the body shot from Maunonen.
Hammerlik just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerlik gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Maunonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Neik Hammerlik has been cut.
Maunonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammerlik sprawls well. Hammerlik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maunonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Maunonen tests Hammerlik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hammerlik rushes Maunonen and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Maunonen.
Hammerlik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maunonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerlik taking a breather.
Maunonen dodges an elbow strike from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerlik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerlik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maunonen avoiding damage as Hammerlik throws knees to the body.
Hammerlik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Maunonen.
Maunonen lands a damaging elbow.
Maunonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammerlik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hammerlik lands an uppercut.
Maunonen misses with a body punch.
Maunonen has Hammerlik pressed against the cage, preventing Hammerlik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maunonen tries to work over Hammerlik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hammerlik is looking to break free of the clinch but Maunonen has double underhooks.
Maunonen misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerlik wants to get back to striking at distance but Maunonen won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maunonen.
Maunonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maunonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerlik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammerlik misses with a head kick.
Hammerlik takes one to the side of the head.
Hammerlik is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maunonen circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hammerlik tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Maunonen wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Janne Maunonen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grigori Lebedev!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebedev moves into range and clinches up with Prime.
A short right from Prime.
It looks like Grigori Lebedev has been cut.
Lebedev is looking to control Prime's arms but Prime gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lebedev has his back to the cage.
Prime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lebedev breaks from the clinch.
Prime swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Lebedev.
Prime defending well as Lebedev loads up on a big left hand.
Prime lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime tries to land a leg kick but Lebedev saw it coming and moves away.
Prime is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice combination there by Lebedev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lebedev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prime gets a clinch.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lebedev tries to circle away but Prime has him pinned against the cage.
Lebedev looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lebedev misses with a punch on the inside.
Prime working aggressively here.
Lebedev misses with some punches.
Lebedev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prime has him pressed against the cage.
Prime works on Lebedev's body with a couple of short punches.
Lebedev has a couple of punches blocked by Prime.
Lebedev tries to stall but Prime uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Prime lands a body shot.
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lebedev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prime's elbow.
Lebedev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prime.
Prime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prime misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Prime.
Lebedev looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prime tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lebedev has a couple of punches blocked by Prime.
Prime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prime goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Prime on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prime.
Lebedev throws a head punch that misses.
Lebedev tries to stall but Prime uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lebedev has a couple of punches blocked by Prime.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prime.
Prime misses with a knee strike.
Lebedev managing to block the knees to the body from Prime.
Prime scores with a knee to the head.
Prime lands with a right to the head.
Lebedev takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Prime.
Prime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lebedev misses with some punches.
Prime presses Lebedev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Prime is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Prime using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lebedev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Prime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lebedev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prime cracks Lebedev with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Prime.
That has opened up Grigori Lebedev's cut even more.
Prime with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Prime misses with a knee to the head.
Prime is working Lebedev over against the cage.
Prime misses with a knee to the head.
Prime putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lebedev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Prime lands an uppercut.
Prime lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Prime.
Prime lands a nice shot to the body.
Prime scores with a hook to the body.
Prime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lebedev avoids it.
Prime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prime lands a body shot.
Prime struggles to land a body shot inside as Lebedev controls his hands.
Prime lands a left hand.
The cut above Grigori Lebedev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Prime is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Prime lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prime tries a body shot but Lebedev blocks it.
Prime scores with a knee to the head.
Lebedev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prime misses with a body punch.
Lebedev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prime with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lebedev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lebedev lands a hook that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Prime lands a right hand.
Grigori Lebedev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lebedev backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebedev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lebedev blocks an uppercut.
Prime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lebedev avoids it.
Prime landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigori Lebedev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Prime shoots for a takedown but Lebedev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Lebedev.
Prime looks to score with a jab to the body but Lebedev is just out of range.
Lebedev slips a jab and a cross from Prime.
Lebedev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prime.
Prime misses with a looping left.
Prime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lebedev manages to avoid it.
Prime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lebedev lands a jab.
A shot to the liver by Prime. Beautiful body shot.
Prime does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime tries to clinch but Lebedev moves out of range.
Prime thumps Lebedev with a low kick.
Prime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lebedev can do to turn this around?
Lebedev is breathing heavily.
Prime looks to score with a jab to the body but Lebedev is just out of range.
Lebedev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lebedev walks into a jab.
Lebedev closes the distance and clinches.
Prime lands an elbow that stopped Lebedev in his tracks for a moment.
Lebedev slows down the pace here.
Prime tries a body shot but Lebedev blocks it.
Optimus Prime has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lebedev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Prime crunches a lovely knee into Lebedev's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prime goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Prime.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Grigori Lebedev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Optimus Prime!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike The Meth Addict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ran Plan III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Meth Addict might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lava Lava by Boys Noize. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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194 lbs
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24
197 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike The Meth Addict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ran Plan III!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plan III misses with a low kick.
The Meth Addict tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plan III was well out of range. Poor timing from The Meth Addict.
Plan III throws a good cross that connects.
The Meth Addict throws an overhand right that lands on Plan III's shoulder, as Plan III tries to avoid the shot.
Plan III tries to score with a low kick but The Meth Addict moves his leg out of the way.
Plan III throws out a powerful jab.
The Meth Addict throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plan III pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Meth Addict is out of range and Plan III settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Meth Addict thows a body shot but no joy.
The Meth Addict sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Meth Addict throws a poor cross that misses
and Plan III counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Meth Addict throws a hook but Plan III avoids it easily.
Plan III takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Plan III feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Meth Addicts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from The Meth Addict.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict 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.
The Meth Addict scores with a jab. Plan III acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Meth Addict ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plan III moves away.
Jab from The Meth Addict.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plan III throws a sloppy head kick and The Meth Addict moves out of range easily.
Plan III slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plan III throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Meth Addict just misses with a punch to the body.
The Meth Addict throws out a loose jab but Plan III uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Meth Addict connects with a jab.
The Meth Addict throws a poor cross that misses
and Plan III counters with a straight right hand.
Plan III swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plan III.
The Meth Addict ducks under a wild hook from Plan III.
Donk. The Meth Addict catches Plan III right on the button with a cross.
Plan III avoids the body shot from The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Meth Addict throws a series of punches but Plan III moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ran Plan III will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Plan III lands a glancing blow to the side of The Meth Addict's head.
The Meth Addict will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Meth Addict is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Plan III staying out of range there.
Ran Plan III seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plan III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from The Meth Addict does no damage.
The Meth Addict fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Plan III on the side of the head.
Mike The Meth Addict is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Plan III.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sloppy strikes from The Meth Addict. Those never looked like landing.
The Meth Addict throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plan III defending well as The Meth Addict loads up on a big left hand.
Plan III is looking to score with low kicks.
Plan III gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Meth Addict counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Plan III.
The Meth Addict throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Meth Addict displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plan III throws out the jab.
The Meth Addict thuds a left hand into Plan III's body.
Mike The Meth Addict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Meth Addict throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Plan III counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Plan III.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plan III.
The Meth Addict throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plan III avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Meth Addict throws a hook but Plan III blocks it.
Plan III staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plan III takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Meth Addict misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plan III.
Plan III slips under a jab.
The Meth Addict digs a good hook to Plan III's body.
The Meth Addict throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Plan III counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Meth Addict lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike The Meth Addict dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
The Meth Addict throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Meth Addict misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plan III avoids the body shot from The Meth Addict.
Plan III throws a jab but it's blocked by The Meth Addict.
Plan III moves away from the strike by The Meth Addict.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Meth Addict connects with a right hand. Plan III shakes it off.
Plan III walks into a straight right hand from The Meth Addict.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plan III slips a straight right by The Meth Addict.
Plan III pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plan III walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Meth Addict checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Plan III looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Meth Addict closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Plan III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plan III feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Meth Addict's calf.
A swing and a miss from The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict throws a jab when Plan III was well out of range.
The Meth Addict throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plan III.
The Meth Addict ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plan III moves away.
That kick from Plan III tenderised The Meth Addict's leg. The Meth Addict is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plan III looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Meth Addict rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plan III moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Meth Addict scores with a nice strike.
The Meth Addict throws a series of punches but Plan III avoids them all with ease.
Plan III cracks a nice hook into The Meth Addict's ribs.
The Meth Addict throws a jab when Plan III was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plan III swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Meth Addict counters with a nice body shot.
Plan III moves out of range of the strikes.
Plan III throws a nice looking combination but The Meth Addict bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Meth Addict fails to land with a series of punches.
The Meth Addict lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Plan III.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike The Meth Addict showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Meth Addict has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike The Meth Addict!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Reinikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Silvera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinikainen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Turmion Kätilöt - Verta ja Lihaa. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silvera's choice of entrance music: Wedlock. Joey Silvera is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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23
185 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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22
193 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Silvera!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen thows a body kick. Silvera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No joy there for Silvera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvera.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Silvera drops his hands momentarily and Reinikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silvera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera lands with a right hand.
Joey Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Silvera catches Reinikainen right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvera tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvera misses with a two punch combination.
Silvera throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Silvera misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Silvera.
Silvera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silvera throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Silvera looks gassed!
Silvera swinging wildly here.
Silvera throws a right and a left that Reinikainen avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reinikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silvera on the side of the head.
Reinikainen lands a left and a right that send Silvera crashing to the mat, dazed. Reinikainen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Silvera is rocked!
It looks like Joey Silvera has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reinikainen drops Silvera with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Silvera looks back up at him and smiles so Reinikainen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Silvera is still on wobbly legs! Can Reinikainen finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Reinikainen engages and cracks Silvera with a massive lead left hook - Silvera tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Reinikainen is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Reinikainen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaru Midget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Lukashenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Midget comes into the arena with MC Hammer - U Can't Touch This blaring out of the sound system. Lukashenko has chosen Belarus National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alexander Lukashenko told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
273 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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22
290 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Masaru Midget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Lukashenko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midget wants to land a leg kick but Lukashenko is out of range.
Midget misses with a low kick.
Midget jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lukashenko tries to bum rush Midget with a series of wild strikes but Midget uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Midget.
Midget lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lukashenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Midget.
Lukashenko swings for the body but Midget moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Midget checks a leg kick.
Lukashenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lukashenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Midget counters with a nice body shot.
Midget misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lukashenko.
Alexander Lukashenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Midget throws out a leg kick but Lukashenko moves out of range and Midget only half commits.
Midget really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Midget keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukashenko misses with an uppercut.
Midget's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lukashenko under the eye.
It looks like Alexander Lukashenko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Midget takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Midget misses with a low kick.
Lukashenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lukashenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukashenko misses with a leg kick.
Lukashenko throws a hook but Midget blocks it.
Lukashenko checks a low kick from Midget.
Lukashenko lands a head kick. Midget smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Masaru Midget has been cut.
Lukashenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Midget counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukashenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Midget on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lukashenko tries to clinch but Midget moves out of range.
Lukashenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lukashenko throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Midget has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lukashenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Midget's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaru Midget dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Midget moves out of range as Lukashenko throws a body kick.
Lukashenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lukashenko moves out of range as Midget strikes.
Lukashenko throws a combination that misses
and Midget counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masaru Midget is winning the standup battle so far.
Midget misses the jab.
Midget connects with an inside leg kick.
Lukashenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midget throws a jab but it's blocked by Lukashenko.
Midget throws a head kick that misses
and Lukashenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Midget thinking.
Lukashenko jabs at Midget's body.
Midget checks a low kick from Lukashenko.
Lukashenko throws a leg kick but Midget checks it.
Midget keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukashenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Midget throws a leg kick but Lukashenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lukashenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Midget.
Are you kidding me?! Midget ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Lukashenko clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masaru Midget!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Norzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sue Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norzu comes to the cage accompanied by Cult of Luna - Back To Chapel Town. Jackson has chosen Tässä Tulee Hirmuinen Rölli as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
163 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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150 lbs
17 - 6 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Norzu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sue Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norzu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norzu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norzu feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Norzu cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norzu.
Norzu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norzu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is looking to chop away at Norzu's legs.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Norzu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norzu thows a body shot but no joy.
Norzu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
A slow jab from Norzu misses its intended target.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norzu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norzu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson stuns Norzu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norzu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Norzu throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Norzu scores with a spinning back kick!
Norzu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norzu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norzu connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norzu.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from Norzu finds it's target.
Norzu blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Norzu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norzu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norzu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norzu.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norzu can pounce on him.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Norzu! Jackson is out on his feet! Norzu rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jackson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jackson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santeri Norzu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable. Deschain has chosen Kid Rock - American Bad Ass as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
162 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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26
151 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roland Deschain!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Roland Deschain has been cut.
Deschain throws a head kick that misses.
Deschain misses with a head kick.
Jokinen clinches up with Deschain and pushes him back against the cage.
Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deschain backwards.
Jokinen gets through Deschain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deschain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Jokinen.
Deschain tries to land a knee to the head but Jokinen blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Jokinen.
Deschain looks gassed!
Jokinen scores with a shot to the side of Deschain's head.
Jokinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Deschain! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jokinen is unloading with more strikes now! Deschain drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otso Jokinen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Morko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Adebisi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go Go Adebisi. Morko has chosen The Sound Of Thunder as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Esko Morko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morko avoids the body shot from Adebisi.
Esko Morko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morko throws a chopping leg kick but Adebisi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adebisi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morko.
Morko misses with a low kick.
Adebisi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A leg kick checked by Adebisi.
Adebisi moves out of range of the leg kick from Morko.
Adebisi digs a good hook to Morko's body.
Adebisi throws a low kick, looking for Morko's leg but Morko calmly moves out of range.
Morko tries to close the distance and clinch but Adebisi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adebisi misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi takes a swing at Morko's ribcage but misses.
Morko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adebisi misses the shot to the body.
Adebisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adebisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morko moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morko!
Morko tries to clinch but Adebisi is having none of it.
Morko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Morko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morko is looking to land body kicks.
Adebisi throws a body punch but Morko moves out of range.
Morko throws a jab when Adebisi was well out of range.
Adebisi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adebisi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adebisi somewhat.
Morko misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morko.
A swing and a miss from Morko.
Morko throws out a leg kick but Adebisi moves out of range and Morko only half commits.
Adebisi blocks a head kick by Morko.
Adebisi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Adebisi duly obliges.
Morko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adebisi.
Esko Morko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adebisi misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adebisi. Morko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adebisi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adebisi digs a good body shot into Morko's ribs.
Morko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adebisi is looking to wear down Morko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Morko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adebisi's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morko sprawls well. Morko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adebisi gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Morko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Morko is looking to slow Adebisi down with leg kicks.
Adebisi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adebisi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adebisi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adebisi being controlled here momentarily.
Adebisi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adebisi. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi won't allow Morko to sweep him here.
Adebisi trying to move into half guard but instead Morko has managed to sweep!
Morko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morko wants to control from the top but Adebisi keeps moving.
Adebisi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi is trying to control the position but Morko postures up.
Morko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Esko Morko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Morko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Adebisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morko moves away.
A clash of legs there as Adebisi blocks the low kick.
Morko throws a nice head kick!
Esko Morko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi lands a nice shot to the body.
Adebisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morko moves away.
Morko lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adebisi. Morko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morko is looking to chop away at Adebisi's legs.
Morko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adebisi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adebisi tries to keep at a distance but Morko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morko breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adebisi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Morko scores with a four punch combination!
Morko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adebisi throws a shot from downtown. Morko moves away and avoids it.
Adebisi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morko did well to prevent Adebisi getting side control.
Adebisi is keen to just control but Morko is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adebisi wants to take a breather but Morko is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Morko 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!
Morko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adebisi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adebisi throws a body punch but Morko moves out of range.
Adebisi closes the distance and clinches up with Morko, looking for a takedown. Adebisi pushes Morko against the cage but Morko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morko throws the left hand but Adebisi avoids the punch easily.
Adebisi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morko misses with a wild combination.
Morko jabs at Adebisi's body.
Adebisi shoots in looking for a takedown but Morko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adebisi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adebisi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adebisi.
Adebisi takes a swing at Morko's ribcage but misses.
Morko misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adebisi checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Morko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adebisi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adebisi ducks under a wild hook from Morko.
Adebisi thows a leg kick but Morko checks it
and Morko counters with a head kick.
Morko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morko avoids the body shot from Adebisi.
Morko lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adebisi was well out of range. Poor timing from Morko.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown but Morko shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morko's corner calls for a 1-2. Morko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adebisi blocks a jab.
Adebisi misses the jab.
Morko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adebisi takes a swing at Morko's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adebisi. Morko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morko misses with a leg kick.
Morko takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adebisi misses with a body shot.
Adebisi throws an overhand right that lands on Morko's shoulder, as Morko tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Morko really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adebisi closes the distance and clinches up with Morko, looking for a takedown. Adebisi pushes Morko against the cage but Morko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adebisi moves out of range of the body kick from Morko.
Morko moves forwards but Adebisi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morko takes one to the chin there.
Morko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Adebisi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adebisi on the side of the head.
Adebisi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adebisi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi misses with a straight right.
Adebisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adebisi thows a body shot but no joy.
Adebisi connects with the punch.
Adebisi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi moves out of range of the leg kick from Morko.
Adebisi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morko pinned against the cage. Morko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morko scores with a nice head shot.
Adebisi lands a nice looking body shot.
Adebisi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adebisi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morko misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Adebisi misses
and Morko counters with a thumping low kick.
Morko misses with a hook to the body
and Morko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morko tests Adebisi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adebisi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adebisi there as he acknowledges the shot.
A leg kick checked by Adebisi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi moves out of range of the strikes.
Adebisi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morko's corner calls for a 1-2. Morko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adebisi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Morko misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Adebisi blocks the leg kick.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morko as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Morko dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Morko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adebisi misses with the combination.
Morko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adebisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morko.
Adebisi blocks a leg kick.
Morko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adebisi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adebisi lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi throws out a powerful jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Morko!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Adebisi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morko's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adebisi.
Morko is controlling Adebisi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Morko wants to improve his position but Adebisi is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morko 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Morko keeps moving.
Morko 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.
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Morko keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Adebisi swats away the attempt to clinch by Morko.
Morko swings for the body but Adebisi moves out of range.
Simon Adebisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morko cracks Adebisi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adebisi ducks under a wild hook from Morko.
Morko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adebisi.
Adebisi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adebisi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morko counters with a stiff right hand.
Adebisi blocks a head kick by Morko.
Adebisi throws a jab but it's blocked by Morko.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morko slips a straight right by Adebisi.
Adebisi misses the body punch
and Morko counters with a good low kick that Adebisi was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esko Morko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Morko!
Esko Morko is the new light heavyweight champion!
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