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BHFC 97 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Monfriesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Weimar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weimar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Steve Vai - Bad Horsie. This should be a great matchup!
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199 lbs
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203 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Monfriesz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franz Weimar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weimar moves into the clinch successfully.
Monfriesz blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Weimar scores with a shoulder strike.
Weimar is looking to control Monfriesz's arms but Monfriesz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Weimar has his back to the cage.
Monfriesz wants to stall.
Monfriesz stops a takedown attempt from Weimar.
Monfriesz misses with the head strike.
Weimar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Monfriesz stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monfriesz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monfriesz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weimar prevents it.
Weimar tries to break free but Monfriesz pushes him back against the cage.
Monfriesz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weimar backwards.
Weimar tries a knee to the head but Monfriesz blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Monfriesz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Weimar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Monfriesz blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Monfriesz.
Monfriesz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Johnny Monfriesz has been cut.
Monfriesz is looking to control Weimar's arms but Weimar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monfriesz has his back to the cage.
Weimar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monfriesz just leaning against Weimar, taking a breather.
Weimar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monfriesz blocks a body shot from Weimar.
Monfriesz has Weimar pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Johnny Monfriesz.
Monfriesz misses with a hook. Weimar ducked under it nicely.
Franz Weimar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weimar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weimar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Weimar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monfriesz counters with a low kick, right behind Weimar 's knee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monfriesz.
Weimar looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weimar misses the shot to the body.
Monfriesz connects with a leg kick. Weimar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monfriesz throws a body punch but Weimar moves out of range.
Monfriesz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Monfriesz catches Weimar right on the button with a cross.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Monfriesz! Weimar is out on his feet! Monfriesz rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Weimar is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Weimar is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Monfriesz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fowwest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good knees
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fowwest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kastinen shoots in but Gump avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gump throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kastinen.
Gump moves into range and clinches up with Kastinen.
Kastinen manages to pull guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gump postures up in Kastinen's guard and throws a big left but Kastinen blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kastinen is on top in guard.
Gump is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kastinen is controlling him.
Gump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kastinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kastinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kastinen swings for the body but Gump moves out of range.
Kastinen dives in and scores a takedown into Gump's guard.
Gump keeping full guard, as Kastinen tries to pass.
Kastinen preventing the sweep.
Kastinen wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
Gump seems keen to control Kastinen's posture.
Gump 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.
Gump looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fowwest Gump.
A low kick from Gump is predictable there
and Kastinen counters with a shoot takedown. Gump fights it but they end up in guard.
Gump on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gump tries to get out of the position.
That's two 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!
Kastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gump pulls Kastinen in close to prevent any damage.
Kastinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kastinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gump, who protects the arm well.
Kastinen trying to control the position but Gump is working away.
Gump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump is working hard here to advance position.
Gump struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kastinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gump knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kastinen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gump has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kastinen but great work by Gump.
Gump tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gump misses with the ground and pound.
Kastinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gump is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kastinen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kastinen stops Gump from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gump tries to score with some ground and pound. Kastinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gump scores with punches from side control.
Gump working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gump looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kastinen is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Gump are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kastinen parries the strikes from Gump easily there. Gump is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kastinen to escape.
Kastinen parries the strikes from Gump easily there. Gump is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kastinen to escape.
Kastinen defending against the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kastinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Kastinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kastinen trying to control the action but Gump is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seppo Kastinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gump looks to land a combination but Kastinen avoids it well.
Gump throws a series of punches but Kastinen avoids them all with ease.
Kastinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gump circles away.
Kastinen dodges the punch combination from Gump.
Kastinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kastinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gump throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kastinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gump kicks Kastinen off and gets to his feet.
Kastinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gump sprawls well. Gump wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kastinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Fowwest Gump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Kastinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen defending well as Gump loads up on a big left hand.
Gump stuffs the takedown attempt from Kastinen. Kastinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kastinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gump tries to bum rush Kastinen with a series of wild strikes but Kastinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gump throws a lazy right hand but Kastinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gump throws a front kick aimed at Kastinen's knee but Kastinen avoids it well.
Kastinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gump is looking for a sweep. Kastinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gump keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen controlling the action here.
Gump is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gump wants to get back to his feet.
Kastinen is looking to take a break and control but Gump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Fowwest Gump just wasn't active enough.
Gump walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kastinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Kastinen blocks the low kick.
Fowwest Gump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kastinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gump throws a combination that misses
and Kastinen counters with a shoot takedown. Gump fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gump is keeping the position for now.
Gump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kastinen is one step ahead there.
Seppo Kastinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gump trying to control the position here.
Kastinen trying to control but Gump is working from the bottom.
Kastinen won't allow Gump to get back to his feet.
Gump trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Gump, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kastinen slips a jab and a cross from Gump.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses with a series of wild punches.
Kastinen dodges the punch combination from Gump.
Gump throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kastinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gump is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gump controls Kastinen momentarily but Kastinen frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gump is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Kastinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gump stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gump wants it to stay on the feet.
Gump gets caught flat footed, as Kastinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kastinen trying to control but Gump is working from the bottom.
Gump is controlling Kastinen's posture.
Kastinen looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fowwest Gump.
Kastinen misses with a takedown
and Gump moves into the clinch.
Kastinen wants a takedown but no success here.
Fowwest Gump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Kastinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump missing with knees to the body.
Gump is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gump is pushing Kastinen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gump can't find room to land a body shot as Kastinen controls the action.
Gump digs a right hand into Kastinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kastinen's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Gump fails to land.
Kastinen fails to pull guard.
Gump misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kastinen.
Gump lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kastinen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gump pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kastinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gump lands a left hand.
A short right from Gump on the inside.
Gump tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gump lands with a left to the head.
Kastinen blocks the elbow strike.
Kastinen avoiding damage as Gump throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gump lands a knee to the body.
Gump throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kastinen blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Gump.
Gump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kastinen backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Gump.
Kastinen looking for a takedown.
Gump struggles to land a body shot inside as Kastinen controls his hands.
Gump lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gump scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Gump.
Gump scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Gump.
Gump landing knees to the head.
It looks like Seppo Kastinen has been cut.
A hook to the body from Gump.
A body shot lands from Gump.
The referee calls for Gump to work.
Gump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kastinen backwards.
Gump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gump will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gump throws a combination that misses
and Kastinen counters with a series of strikes. Gump will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gump misses with a wild combination.
Seppo Kastinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Gump there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gump misses with a wild combination.
Gump throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fowwest Gump showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kastinen 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Heydrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Maslanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrzej Maslanka has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Heydrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Maslanka!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maslanka stalks Heydrich and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Heydrich's face. Heydrich staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Kurt Heydrich has been cut.
Maslanka misses with a body kick.
Maslanka checks a low kick from Heydrich.
Maslanka tries for a takedown but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maslanka fails with a takedown attempt.
Heydrich throws a head kick that misses.
Heydrich moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Andrzej Maslanka has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooh!!! Heydrich has knocked Maslanka down with a huge combo! Heydrich steps away and waves a wobbly Maslanka back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Maslanka is rocked!
Heydrich lands with a big right hook that stumbles Maslanka - he's out on his feet here! Heydrich follows up with another monster hook that separates Maslanka from consciousness! Maslanka falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Heydrich stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kurt Heydrich!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Morgul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Darren James has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Darren James seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darren James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Morgul!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to keep at a distance but Morgul has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James avoiding damage as Morgul throws knees to the body.
Morgul lands with a left to the head.
Morgul scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Morgul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Darren James has been cut.
Morgul lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Morgul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morgul is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morgul down to the mat. Morgul avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morgul lands a brutal head kick. James looks out on his feet and Morgul throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Johan Morgul!
A victorious Johan Morgul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Starim Stal Overdreem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Overdreem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Motorhead-Iron Fist. Stigu has chosen Sabrina-Boys as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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273 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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252 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Starim Stal Overdreem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Overdreem.
Stigu blocks a leg kick.
Overdreem throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stigu.
It looks like Mr Stigu has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Overdreem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Overdreem.
Stigu throws a shot from downtown. Overdreem moves away and avoids it.
Overdreem closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Stigu out cold! Stigu corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Starim Stal Overdreem!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yossi Avitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crispin Mathias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avitan comes to the cage accompanied by Tagidi Li Masheu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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8 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yossi Avitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Crispin Mathias!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avitan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mathias misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Avitan.
Avitan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathias fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avitan.
Mathias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avitan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Crispin Mathias has been cut.
Avitan connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avitan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mathias's calf.
Avitan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avitan connects with a crisp jab.
Mathias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Avitan lands a leg kick that knocks Mathias off balance momentarily.
Mathias on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crispin Mathias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathias looks gassed!
Avitan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avitan scoring well with a low kick there.
Avitan lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Avitan finds it's target.
Mathias is rocked!
That has opened up Crispin Mathias's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Avitan.
Mathias is still on wobbly legs! Can Avitan finish him?
Avitan keeps Mathias at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick by Avitan - that's a beauty! Mathias is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Avitan can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yossi Avitan!
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