 |
FFC: Challengers 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rorst Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Buttons blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
225 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rorst Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harold Howard!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a double jab.
A right-left combo lands from Howard.
Howard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Howard throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Howard.
Howard's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Howard duly obliges.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Howard counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Howard counters with a straight right hand.
Howard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
Howard slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Howard counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howard slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Rorst Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Howard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Howard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie works over Howard's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Howard counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Howard's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Howard duly obliges.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie throws a hook but Howard avoids it easily.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Howard counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howard counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Howard ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie drives through and clinches with Howard against the cage.
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Howard to counter with a crisp jab.
Howard dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Howard to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howard circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Howard counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
Howard misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
letting Howard counter with a right hand.
Howard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Howard counters with a nice uppercut.
Howard dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Howard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Howard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gracie misses with a double jab
enabling Howard to counter with a crisp jab.
Howard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Howard staying out of range there.
Howard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Howard counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Howard to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Howard misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Howard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Howard counter with a right hand.
Howard catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is pressing down on Howard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howard is holding on for now.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harold Howard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Howard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Howard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Howard shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Howard counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Howard throws a left and a right that both miss
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie stands up and waves to Howard to follow him.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Howard counters with a straight right hand.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Howard slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Howard throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Howard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Howard counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Howard to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Howard didn't see that one coming.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howard counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Howard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howard manages to avoid it.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howard counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howard counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rorst Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Howard counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Howard counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Howard to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Howard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Howard counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie tries to bum rush Howard with a series of wild strikes but Howard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howard somewhat.
Gracie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Howard's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Howard throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Howard counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie tries to bum rush Howard with a series of wild strikes but Howard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howard misses with the combination.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Howard counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Howard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Howard counter with a right hand.
Howard tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Howard counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rorst Gracie 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Howard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harold Howard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howard slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Howard slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Howard dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Howard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Howard did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Howard trying to control here.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie prevents Howard from improving his position.
Gracie passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie decides to stand back up.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Howard counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Howard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Howard!
Howard tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Howard is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount and Howard is in trouble!
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Howard is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Howard tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie raining down shots from the mount!
Gracie lands a nice shot to the head.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie stands up from mount. Strange move.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Howard's ribs.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Howard is out of range.
Howard slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howard circles away quickly and effectively.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Howard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rorst Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rorst Gracie!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Hardy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
186 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benedict Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy lands a left and a right that send Cruz crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Benedict Cruz has been cut.
Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Horrible takedown by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Hardy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Hardy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedict Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardy avoids it really well and circles away.
Hardy lands with a nice body kick.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Hardy drops Cruz with a beautiful combination! Cruz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hardy is looking for the KO!
Cruz is rocked!
Hardy dances in with a quick combination. Cruz is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Hardy snaps Cruz's head back. Cruz stumbles backwards against the cage. Hardy steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Cruz's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Cruz just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Hardy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Kreuger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 198 cm
18
284 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micheal Kreuger!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreuger moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diodubblegizzeeee obliges.
Kreuger looks gassed!
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!
Diodubblegizzeeee taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diodubblegizzeeee.
Kreuger takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Micheal Kreuger has been cut.
Diodubblegizzeeee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diodubblegizzeeee manages to end up in side control.
Diodubblegizzeeee stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diodubblegizzeeee misses with the combination.
Diodubblegizzeeee tries to clinch up
and Kreuger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diodubblegizzeeee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kreuger wants to stand up but Diodubblegizzeeee is controlling the position.
Diodubblegizzeeee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreuger shoots in for a takedown but Diodubblegizzeeee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kreuger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Diodubblegizzeeee.
Diodubblegizzeeee trying to land knees to the body.
Diodubblegizzeeee looking to throw knees to the head but Kreuger is blocking nicely.
Kreuger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kreuger has Diodubblegizzeeee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kreuger pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diodubblegizzeeee tumbling to the mat - Kreuger dives into Diodubblegizzeeee's guard.
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to stand up but Kreuger isn't so interested in that idea.
Kreuger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kreuger trying to control but Diodubblegizzeeee is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger won't allow Diodubblegizzeeee to get back to his feet.
Diodubblegizzeeee 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.
Kreuger lands a couple of digs.
Kreuger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kreuger manages to pass to side control.
Diodubblegizzeeee pushes Kreuger off looking to stand but Kreuger dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kreuger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kreuger lands in his opponent's guard.
Kreuger stays in close to Diodubblegizzeeee's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger prevents Diodubblegizzeeee from getting back to his feet.
Kreuger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kreuger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diodubblegizzeeee sees it coming and defends easily.
Diodubblegizzeeee pushes Kreuger off looking to stand but Kreuger dives back in and keeps control.
Kreuger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diodubblegizzeeee sees it coming and defends easily.
Kreuger is trying to control. Diodubblegizzeeee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Kreuger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kreuger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kreuger tries to stand and escape but Diodubblegizzeeee is controlling the position.
Kreuger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diodubblegizzeeee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diodubblegizzeeee is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreuger slips a nice elbow through Diodubblegizzeeee's hands, connecting with Diodubblegizzeeee's forehead.
Kreuger working Diodubblegizzeeee over with strikes.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kreuger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diodubblegizzeeee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kreuger somewhat.
Kreuger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micheal Kreuger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diodubblegizzeeee tries to clinch
and Kreuger counters with a single leg into guard. Diodubblegizzeeee didn't expect that.
Diodubblegizzeeee pushes Kreuger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kreuger has closed the distance and engaged Diodubblegizzeeee in a clinch.
Kreuger tightens his grip and picks Diodubblegizzeeee up, before dumping him to the ground. Diodubblegizzeeee manages to land in guard.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to stand up but Kreuger is controlling him.
Kreuger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diodubblegizzeeee pushes Kreuger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kreuger gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreuger stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Diodubblegizzeeee clinches but Kreuger breaks the clinch
and Kreuger counters by moving into the clinch.
Kreuger is looking to break free of the clinch but Diodubblegizzeeee has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diodubblegizzeeee gets underhooks to prevent Kreuger's takedown attempt.
Diodubblegizzeeee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kreuger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kreuger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diodubblegizzeeee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kreuger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diodubblegizzeeee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diodubblegizzeeee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kreuger pulls guard effortlessly.
Kreuger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kreuger decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kreuger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kreuger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kreuger.
Kreuger trying to control the position from guard on top but Diodubblegizzeeee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Micheal Kreuger has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger prevents Diodubblegizzeeee from getting back to his feet.
Kreuger tries to free his leg and advance position but Diodubblegizzeeee is retaining full guard.
Kreuger won't allow Diodubblegizzeeee to get back to his feet.
Diodubblegizzeeee is wriggling around but Kreuger manages to pass to half guard.
Kreuger prevents Diodubblegizzeeee from standing back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kreuger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diodubblegizzeeee tries to kick Kreuger off but Kreuger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger winds up and cracks Diodubblegizzeeee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kreuger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kreuger cracks Diodubblegizzeeee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Diodubblegizzeeee is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kreuger has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diodubblegizzeeee's face.
Diodubblegizzeeee is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kreuger raining down shots from the mount!
Diodubblegizzeeee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Diodubblegizzeeee is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Kreuger has taken his back!
Diodubblegizzeeee takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Kreuger is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kreuger gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kreuger gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kreuger apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kreuger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diodubblegizzeeee did well to prevent Kreuger getting side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreuger wants to pass to mount but Diodubblegizzeeee is defending the position.
Kreuger stops Diodubblegizzeeee from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Kreuger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micheal Kreuger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kreuger moves into the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee throws an elbow that misses.
Diodubblegizzeeee jumps guard and drags Kreuger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to stand up but Kreuger is controlling him.
Kreuger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreuger connects with a couple of short punches.
Kreuger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreuger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kreuger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kreuger wants to stand but Diodubblegizzeeee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to get back to his feet but Kreuger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kreuger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kreuger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diodubblegizzeeee keeping moving, preventing Kreuger from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kreuger prevents Diodubblegizzeeee from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kreuger feints and as Diodubblegizzeeee raises his hands in defense, Kreuger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kreuger stands up from Diodubblegizzeeee's guard - Kreuger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kreuger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kreuger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kreuger.
Kreuger throws a big right hand that misses.
Diodubblegizzeeee pushes Kreuger off and scrambles back to his feet.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to clinch
and Kreuger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kreuger.
Kreuger wants to pass the guard but Diodubblegizzeeee is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diodubblegizzeeee keeping moving, preventing Kreuger from controlling successfully.
Kreuger throwing strikes from guard but Diodubblegizzeeee blocks nicely.
Kreuger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diodubblegizzeeee is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kreuger is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kreuger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee prevents Kreuger from breaking the clinch.
Kreuger jumps guard but Diodubblegizzeeee stands there with Kreuger around his waist. Kreuger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kreuger is trying to break free.
Kreuger is trying to stall.
Diodubblegizzeeee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a damaging elbow.
Kreuger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreuger moves out of range of the body kick from Diodubblegizzeeee.
Diodubblegizzeeee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kreuger counters with a left and a right that stings Diodubblegizzeeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Kreuger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kreuger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Kreuger!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
90% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between andre miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gruber has chosen Irwin Goodman - St. Pauli Ja Reeperbahn as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
21
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, andre miguel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber has managed to clinch.
miguel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gruber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
miguel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gruber but Gruber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
miguel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gruber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for andre miguel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
miguel shoots in for a takedown but Gruber shows good takedown defense.
miguel fails to land the takedown.
Gruber pushes miguel away with a front kick.
Gruber closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like andre miguel has been cut.
miguel is breathing heavily.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Gruber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
miguel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gruber throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gruber.
Gruber throws a front kick that sends miguel stumbling back into the cage.
Gruber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. miguel doesn't seem bothered though.
Gruber rushes miguel and presses him up against the cage.
Gruber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gruber lands a big head kick that sends miguel tumbling to the mat! Gruber takes a step backwards and waves miguel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
miguel is rocked!
No joy there for Gruber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Gruber. No joy for miguel on that attempt.
Gruber throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gruber lands with a right that hurts miguel. miguel looks to clinch but Gruber throws a short knee that drops miguel. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Hans Gruber!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Filas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Okko Ukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filas comes to the cage accompanied by Cidinho & Doca - Rap Das Armas. Adrian Filas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Okko Ukkonen's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
178 cm
21
153 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Filas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Okko Ukkonen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ukkonen scores with a takedown into Filas's guard.
Filas keeping moving, preventing Ukkonen from controlling successfully.
Ukkonen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Filas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Filas has escaped and now he's on top!
Ukkonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Filas throwing strikes but missing.
Ukkonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ukkonen has a closed guard, preventing Filas from standing up.
Filas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkonen pulls Filas in close to his closed guard and prevents Filas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ukkonen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Filas frees his head nicely. Oh but Ukkonen has switched to an armbar! Filas is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Okko Ukkonen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conny Kofot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
22
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conny Kofot!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kofot tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kofot lands with a slapping head kick.
Kofot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones scores with a jab. Kofot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Kofot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vinnie Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conny Kofot.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kofot looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones catches Kofot napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Kofot to the canvas!
Kofot is rocked!
It looks like Conny Kofot has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kofot is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Kofot is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kofot leaves his chin hanging out and Jones seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kofot crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinnie Jones!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokolov has chosen Chevelle - The Red as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
215 cm
18
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sokolov shoots for a takedown but Dyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sokolov.
Sokolov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dyer swinging wilding here.
Dyer connects with a solid leg kick.
Dyer throws a looping overhand right but Sokolov ducks down to avoid it.
Dyer throws a right hand that Sokolov ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokolov also avoids with ease.
Dyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dyer misses the jab.
Dyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sokolov.
Dyer throws a series of punches but Sokolov moves out of range.
Dyer leaves Sokolov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Sokolov.
A punch combination from Dyer misses.
Dyer throws a head kick but Sokolov moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Dyer. No joy for Sokolov on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dyer swinging wilding here.
Dyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sokolov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dyer's waist but Dyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sokolov off to one side.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dyer sprawls well. Dyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sokolov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sokolov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dyer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sokolov.
Sokolov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dyer, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov tries for a kimura but Dyer is defending well.
Dyer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sokolov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dyer wants to control but Sokolov postures up.
Dyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dyer is looking to reverse the position.
Sokolov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dyer is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sokolov yanks on the arm and Dyer is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sokolov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Sokolov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ensio toisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ensio toisio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
18
273 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
191 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, ensio toisio!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for toisio on that attempt.
toisio tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
toisio shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense.
toisio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
toisio drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but toisio is retaining full guard.
toisio can't keep his opponent in guard - Harris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
toisio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
toisio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
toisio is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
toisio looks gassed!
toisio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
toisio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
toisio is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
toisio is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris seems to be looking for submissions.
Harris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. toisio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harris.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harris tries to pass the half guard into mount. toisio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
toisio is pressing down on Harris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
toisio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
toisio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
toisio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
toisio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris trying to control but toisio is working from the bottom.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. toisio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
toisio has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
toisio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris wants to control from the top but toisio keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
toisio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but toisio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
toisio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harris defends it easily.
Harris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and toisio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between toisio's legs - danger averted.
toisio is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
Harris pushing down on toisio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
toisio actively working from the bottom here.
toisio looking for submissions off his back.
toisio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
toisio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Harris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, toisio has managed to free his arm - good work.
toisio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ensio toisio 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.
toisio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
toisio has an Americana. Harris didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! toisio is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if toisio hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). ensio toisio!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitry McFarlen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 201 cm
20
279 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
193 cm
21
257 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dimitry McFarlen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Foley!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFarlen takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McFarlen.
McFarlen lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Frank Foley has been cut.
McFarlen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Foley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Foley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McFarlen has Foley pressed against the cage.
Foley has had enough of the clinch but McFarlen keeps him there for the moment.
Foley takes an elbow to the temple.
Foley is looking to break free of the clinch but McFarlen has double underhooks.
Foley is trying to break the clinch but McFarlen is controlling him.
Foley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Foley looks gassed!
McFarlen pressing his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley is trying to break free.
McFarlen lands a damaging elbow.
McFarlen is pushing Foley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Foley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McFarlen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McFarlen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foley's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarlen lands a damaging elbow.
Foley tries to break free but McFarlen pushes him back against the cage.
McFarlen prevents Foley from breaking the clinch.
McFarlen lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFarlen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McFarlen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McFarlen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFarlen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McFarlen presses Foley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McFarlen stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dimitry McFarlen.
McFarlen throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by McFarlen.
McFarlen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen forces Foley back against the cage and clinches.
McFarlen stalls.
McFarlen lands a nice elbow.
McFarlen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McFarlen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McFarlen lands a damaging elbow.
McFarlen leaning against his opponent.
McFarlen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Foley wants to break free but McFarlen has control.
A frustrated look appears on Foley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McFarlen slows down the pace here.
McFarlen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Foley's defenses.
Foley wants to get back to striking at distance but McFarlen won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFarlen.
McFarlen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Foley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McFarlen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McFarlen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen stalling.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFarlen obliges.
McFarlen just leaning against Foley, taking a breather.
McFarlen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Foley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Foley takes an elbow to the temple.
McFarlen lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Frank Foley's cut even more.
McFarlen lands an elbow inside.
McFarlen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Foley letting McFarlen take a breather here.
McFarlen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Foley's face.
McFarlen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McFarlen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Foley's defenses.
McFarlen lands a knee to the head.
McFarlen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McFarlen landing knees to the body.
McFarlen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McFarlen working Foley over with knees to the body.
McFarlen is stalling here.
McFarlen lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFarlen has him pressed against the cage.
McFarlen scores with a shoulder strike.
McFarlen lands a knee to the head.
McFarlen leaning against his opponent.
Foley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFarlen has him pressed against the cage.
McFarlen lands a good knee to the midsection. Foley won't want to take too many of those.
McFarlen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from McFarlen.
Foley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Foley is trying to break the clinch but McFarlen is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Foley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McFarlen prevents Foley from breaking the clinch.
McFarlen lands a damaging elbow.
McFarlen connects with a knee to the head.
McFarlen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Foley's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McFarlen is pushing Foley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFarlen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Foley is trying to break the clinch but McFarlen is controlling him.
McFarlen connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitry McFarlen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Foley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice jab there from Foley.
Foley tries to bum rush McFarlen with a series of wild strikes but McFarlen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McFarlen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McFarlen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Foley finds it's way round the side to connect with McFarlen's head.
McFarlen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Foley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McFarlen wants to clinch.
McFarlen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley swats away the attempt to clinch by McFarlen.
Foley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarlen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McFarlen walks into a stiff left hand from Foley.
McFarlen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slapping leg kick lands for McFarlen.
Foley is breathing heavily.
Foley scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Foley misses.
Foley throws a series of punches but McFarlen moves out of range.
Foley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McFarlen wants to clinch up but Foley keeps it at a distance.
Foley blocks a head kick by McFarlen.
McFarlen clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McFarlen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Foley tries to break the clinch but McFarlen is controlling the position.
Foley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFarlen has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley can't break the clinch.
Foley letting McFarlen take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Foley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McFarlen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Foley wants to get back to striking at distance but McFarlen won't allow it.
Foley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFarlen has him pressed against the cage.
McFarlen crunches a lovely knee into Foley's ribcage.
Dimitry McFarlen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McFarlen has Foley pressed against the cage.
Foley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFarlen has him pressed against the cage.
Foley working hard to break the clinch.
McFarlen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foley's efforts to push away.
McFarlen lands a nice elbow.
McFarlen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Foley tries to circle away but McFarlen has him pinned against the cage.
McFarlen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foley up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen lands an elbow inside that Foley shrugs off.
McFarlen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dimitry McFarlen.
Foley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Foley throws a series of strikes that have McFarlen backpedaling.
Foley blocks the body kick.
Foley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McFarlen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foley.
A jab from Foley misses.
Foley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McFarlen circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid body kick from McFarlen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFarlen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFarlen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dimitry McFarlen is winning the standup battle so far.
McFarlen is looking to clinch but Foley is avoiding it.
McFarlen closes the distance and pushes Foley back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Foley wants to break free but McFarlen has control.
McFarlen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Foley's defenses.
McFarlen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McFarlen scores with a hook to the body.
Foley takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFarlen lands with a left to the head.
McFarlen has Foley pressed against the cage.
McFarlen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
McFarlen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitry McFarlen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Foley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McFarlen moves away.
McFarlen misses with a head kick.
Foley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McFarlen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McFarlen. McFarlen obviously looking to wear him down.
Foley throws a hook to the side of McFarlen's head but McFarlen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frank Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFarlen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McFarlen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Foley.
A slow jab from McFarlen misses its intended target.
McFarlen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from McFarlen misses its intended target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFarlen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on McFarlen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McFarlen lands an elbow inside that Foley shrugs off.
Foley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Foley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McFarlen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McFarlen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McFarlen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Foley tries to break free but McFarlen pushes him back against the cage.
McFarlen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McFarlen leaning against his opponent.
Foley is trying to break free.
McFarlen landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from McFarlen.
Foley is trying to break the clinch but McFarlen has him pressed against the cage.
McFarlen with a knee to the head.
McFarlen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foley's efforts to push away.
Frank Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McFarlen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
McFarlen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Foley tries to circle away but McFarlen has him pinned against the cage.
McFarlen is stalling here.
McFarlen lands an elbow inside that Foley shrugs off.
McFarlen lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McFarlen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McFarlen keeps control of Foley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Foley wants to break free but McFarlen has control.
McFarlen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFarlen has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from McFarlen.
Nice elbow from McFarlen.
McFarlen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McFarlen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foley up against the cage.
McFarlen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarlen controlling the action here for a moment.
Foley tries to break the clinch but McFarlen is controlling the position.
Foley is trying to break free.
McFarlen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McFarlen is struggling to control the position.
Dimitry McFarlen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McFarlen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
McFarlen has Foley pressed against the cage, preventing Foley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McFarlen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from McFarlen.
Foley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foley tries to break free but McFarlen pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for McFarlen to work.
Foley working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Foley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McFarlen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McFarlen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Foley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McFarlen lands a damaging elbow.
McFarlen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foley can do to turn this around?
McFarlen slows down the pace here.
Foley has had enough of the clinch but McFarlen keeps him there for the moment.
Foley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Foley takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McFarlen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McFarlen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McFarlen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McFarlen stalls.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dimitry McFarlen.
McFarlen is looking to clinch but Foley is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitry McFarlen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McFarlen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitry McFarlen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
88% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
