 |
Throwdown K-1 MW Tourny Rd. 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tio Fame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikkel Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tio Fame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikkel Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mikkel Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fame throws a low kick but Kessler avoids it.
Fame takes one on the button.
Fame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kessler lands a jab to the head.
Kessler connects with a body shot.
Kessler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fame.
Fame slips a jab and a cross from Kessler.
Kessler lands with a hook. Fame tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Kessler. Those never looked like landing.
Kessler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fame checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fame lands a head kick!
It looks like Mikkel Kessler has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kessler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fame doesn't seem bothered though.
Kessler throws a solid leg kick but Fame takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kessler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kessler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kessler looks gassed!
Fame lands a leg kick that knocks Kessler off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fame. Fame obviously looking to wear him down.
Kessler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Fame.
Fame lands a brutal head kick. Kessler looks out on his feet and Fame throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Tio Fame!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ludacris - Get Back kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
18
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Hardy Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy Jr misses with a wild combination.
Hardy Jr blocks a jab.
Dixon takes a swing at Hardy Jr's ribcage but misses.
Dixon throws a body punch but Hardy Jr moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Hardy Jr.
Hardy Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Hardy Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Hardy Jr throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
Hardy Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy Jr looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dixon.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from Hardy Jr.
Hardy Jr misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy Jr tries to move into range but Dixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Dan Hardy Jr has been cut.
Hardy Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardy Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hardy Jr is breathing heavily.
A jab from Hardy Jr misses.
Hardy Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon scores with a shot to the body.
Hardy Jr misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dan Hardy Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon lands a nice looking body shot.
Dixon thuds his right hand into Hardy Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dixon, as that shot connected.
Hardy Jr is rocked!
Hardy Jr switches off momentarily and Dixon cracks him with a monster right hand! Hardy Jr topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Dixon dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Dixon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Dixon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Brian Dixon thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Spurro Sparre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparre's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sexy and I Know It . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
191 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spurro Sparre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bee Benson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparre misses with a hook.
Sparre loads up on a big right hand but Benson slips the punch.
Sparre misses with a series of wild punches.
Sparre scores with a jab to the head.
Sparre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sparre lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Bee Benson has been cut.
Sparre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benson.
Benson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparre.
Spurro Sparre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparre misses the jab.
Sparre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benson misses with an uppercut.
Benson connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparre misses with a hook. Benson ducked under it nicely.
Sparre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparre dodges the punch combination from Benson.
Sparre defending well as Benson loads up on a big left hand.
Sparre throws a sloppy head kick and Benson moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benson. Sparre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benson walks into a stiff left hand from Sparre.
Sparre connects with the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benson checks a leg kick.
Benson throws a looping overhand right but Sparre ducks down to avoid it.
Benson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Sparre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson misses with an uppercut.
Benson misses with a few strikes there.
Benson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparre.
Benson throws an overhand right that lands on Sparre's shoulder, as Sparre tries to avoid the shot.
Benson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benson misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Benson misses.
Sparre misses with a body punch
and Benson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sparre thinking.
Benson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sparre to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Benson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benson manages to avoid it.
Benson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparre ducks under a wild hook from Benson.
Sparre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sparre tests Benson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sparre lands an overhand right.
Benson misses with a hook
and Sparre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sparre dips to his left and cracks Benson with an uppercut!
Benson misses with a wild body shot.
Sparre misses with an uppercut.
Sparre slips a straight right by Benson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Benson misses.
Sparre is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Benson.
Benson misses with a looping left.
Benson misses with a looping right.
Benson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparre.
Sparre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Benson avoids the body shot from Sparre.
Benson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparre moves away.
Sparre ducks under a wild hook from Benson.
Sparre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparre.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sparre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sparre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sparre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spurro Sparre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bee Benson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sparre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sparre fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spurro Sparre is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Sparre.
Sparre misses the jab.
Benson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sparre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benson counters with a straight right hand.
Benson throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Sparre finds it's target.
Benson throws a hook to the side of Sparre's head but Sparre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson drops Sparre with a beautiful combination! Sparre stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benson is looking for the KO!
Sparre is rocked!
It looks like Spurro Sparre has been cut.
Benson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sparre to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sparre looks to clinch but Benson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sparre taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bee Benson!
Our winner, Bee Benson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Badr Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Ballo Allo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes into the arena with Ya habibi yalla blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
174 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Badr Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Ballo Allo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem scores with a head kick.
It looks like Ian Ballo Allo has been cut.
Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Ballo Allo pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Overeem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Overeem throws a series of punches but Ballo Allo moves out of range.
Ballo Allo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ballo Allo.
Overeem tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem cracks a nice hook into Ballo Allo's ribs.
Ballo Allo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overeem manages to avoid it.
Overeem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ballo Allo, right into the meat.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Ballo Allo is avoiding it.
Ballo Allo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Overeem.
Overeem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ballo Allo lands a leg kick that knocks Overeem off balance momentarily.
Overeem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ballo Allo.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Overeem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ballo Allo lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballo Allo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Overeem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ballo Allo.
Nice body punch from Ballo Allo.
Overeem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ballo Allo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Overeem walks into a jab.
Crunch! Ballo Allo slams his shin into Overeem's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Overeem there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheers as Ballo Allo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Overeem doesn't seem phased though.
Ballo Allo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ballo Allo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ballo Allo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ballo Allo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Overeem doesn't seem bothered though.
Overeem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ballo Allo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Overeem. That did some damage!
Ballo Allo connects with a leg kick. Overeem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Overeem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ballo Allo - that will leave a mark!
Ballo Allo throws a leg kick which misses Overeem's front leg but catches the back leg as Overeem tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ballo Allo.
Ballo Allo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Overeem on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ballo Allo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Overeem momentarily.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Ballo Allo moves out of range easily.
Overeem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ballo Allo.
Overeem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Badr Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ballo Allo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Overeem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ballo Allo. That's going to slow Overeem down.
Ballo Allo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ballo Allo keeps Overeem at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ballo Allo. That's going to slow Overeem down.
Overeem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ballo Allo cracks the inside of Overeem's front leg.
Ballo Allo scores with a jab. Overeem acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ballo Allo connects with a body shot that sends Overeem's belly button to the back.
Ballo Allo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Overeem's calf.
Ballo Allo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Overeem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Overeem takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ballo Allo lands a front kick.
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!
Ballo Allo feints and then cracks Overeem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overeem down.
Ballo Allo lands a leg kick that knocks Overeem off balance momentarily.
Ballo Allo thuds his right hand into Overeem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ballo Allo delivers a nice body kick.
Ballo Allo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ballo Allo scores with a push kick.
Ballo Allo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Overeem. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballo Allo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ballo Allo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Overeem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Overeem will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ballo Allo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Overeem. That did some damage!
Ballo Allo scores with a head kick.
Ballo Allo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Overeem had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ballo Allo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ballo Allo throws a head kick that Overeem semi-blocks.
Ballo Allo stuns Overeem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ballo Allo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Overeem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ballo Allo. Ballo Allo obviously looking to wear him down.
Ballo Allo lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheers as Ballo Allo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Overeem doesn't seem phased though.
Ballo Allo lands a nice looking body kick.
Ballo Allo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Overeem.
Ballo Allo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Ballo Allo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ian Ballo Allo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ballo Allo catches Overeem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ballo Allo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Overeem's calf.
Ballo Allo scoring well with a low kick there.
Ballo Allo just misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Ballo Allo is avoiding it.
Overeem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballo Allo moves away.
Ballo Allo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Overeem on the side of the head.
Overeem connects with a right hand. Ballo Allo shakes it off.
Ballo Allo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Overeem tries to clinch
and Ballo Allo counters with a good, hard body kick but Overeem shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballo Allo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Overeem.
Overeem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ballo Allo can pounce on him.
Ballo Allo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Overeem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ballo Allo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ballo Allo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Overeem's head.
Overeem misses with an uppercut.
Ballo Allo feints and then cracks Overeem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overeem down.
Ballo Allo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ballo Allo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Overeem.
Ballo Allo connects with the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Overeem might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ballo Allo feints and then cracks Overeem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overeem down.
Ian Ballo Allo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Overeem tries to clinch up.
Ballo Allo sizes up Overeem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ballo Allo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ballo Allo.
Ballo Allo scoring well with a low kick there.
Badr Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ballo Allo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballo Allo lands with a good body shot.
Ballo Allo connects with a body shot.
Overeem looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Overeem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ballo Allo.
Ballo Allo connects with an inside leg kick.
Overeem misses with a hook.
Ballo Allo thuds his shin into the meat of Overeem's side.
Ballo Allo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ballo Allo 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.
Ballo Allo lands a right hook to the body.
Overeem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ballo Allo.
A head kick from Ballo Allo lands but Overeem takes it in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ballo Allo!
Overeem takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Overeem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ballo Allo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ballo Allo feints and then cracks Overeem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overeem down.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballo Allo lunges at Overeem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Overeem's hand.
Ballo Allo works Overeem's body with a nice hook.
Ballo Allo lands a body shot.
Jab by Ballo Allo.
Ballo Allo cracks a nice hook into Overeem's ribs.
Jab, jab by Ballo Allo - just one landing.
Overeem misses with a shot to the body
and Ballo Allo counters with a low kick, right behind Overeem 's knee.
Overeem takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ballo Allo lands a high kick!
Ballo Allo scores with a leg kick.
Ballo Allo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ballo Allo cracks the inside of Overeem's front leg.
Ballo Allo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballo Allo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Overeem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Overeem tries to clinch up
and Ballo Allo counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballo Allo connects with a leg kick. Overeem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ballo Allo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ballo Allo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Overeem. That did some damage!
Ballo Allo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ballo Allo connects with a high kick.
Ballo Allo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ballo Allo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Overeem misses the shot to the body.
Overeem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ballo Allo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ballo Allo.
Overeem drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ballo Allo keeps the fight on the outside.
Ballo Allo dips to his left and cracks Overeem with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Ballo Allo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ian Ballo Allo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Overeem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ballo Allo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ballo Allo.
Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Ballo Allo pushes him off.
Ballo Allo avoids a kick to the body.
Ballo Allo throws a head kick that half lands.
Ballo Allo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overeem misses with a straight right.
Ballo Allo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Overeem takes a step back to recover.
Overeem misses with a double jab.
Ballo Allo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Overeem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ballo Allo throws a head kick that Overeem semi-blocks.
Ballo Allo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ballo Allo lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballo Allo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ballo Allo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ballo Allo delivers a nice body kick.
Overeem 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.
Overeem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ballo Allo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ballo Allo throws a head kick that half lands.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Ballo Allo circles away.
Ballo Allo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Overeem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ballo Allo.
Overeem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ballo Allo lands with a nice body kick.
Ballo Allo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ballo Allo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ballo Allo scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Overeem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ballo Allo throws a front kick that sends Overeem stumbling back into the cage.
Overeem slips a jab and a cross from Ballo Allo.
Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Ballo Allo pushes him off.
Overeem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ballo Allo can pounce on him.
Overeem throws a right hand that Ballo Allo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ballo Allo also avoids with ease.
Ballo Allo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Overeem's calf.
Nice body punch from Ballo Allo.
Ballo Allo connects with a solid leg kick.
Overeem thows a body shot but no joy.
Ballo Allo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Overeem's sensitive parts.
Ballo Allo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ballo Allo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ballo Allo feints and then cracks Overeem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overeem down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ballo Allo. Overeem shrugs it off though.
Overeem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ballo Allo can pounce on him.
Ballo Allo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballo Allo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Overeem.
Overeem connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Ballo Allo.
Overeem steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ballo Allo. That one must have hurt.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem throws out a loose jab but Ballo Allo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overeem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ballo Allo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ballo Allo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ballo Allo.
Ballo Allo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballo Allo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Overeem takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ballo Allo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Overeem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ballo Allo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Overeem wants to clinch up but Ballo Allo keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ballo Allo. Ballo Allo obviously looking to wear him down.
Overeem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ballo Allo to score with a decent uppercut.
Ballo Allo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Ballo Allo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ballo Allo lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ballo Allo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Overeem takes a jab right on the kisser.
Badr Overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ballo Allo, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Ballo Allo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ballo Allo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Ballo Allo!
Ian Ballo Allo gave a mention to xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Guey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Crozbee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Guey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sid Crozbee!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Crozbee both land. Nice combination.
Guey moves out of range of the strikes.
Guey swings widly with a right hand
and Crozbee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crozbee.
Crozbee lands with a light punch inside.
Guey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crozbee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Crozbee.
Guey working aggressively here.
Guey misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crozbee.
A nice left hand lands by Guey.
Crozbee is looking to control Guey's arms but Guey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crozbee has his back to the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guey misses with some punches.
Crozbee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guey missing with a left hand there. Crozbee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Crozbee does no damage.
Crozbee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Crozbee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guey looks to land a right hand but Crozbee moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crozbee moves away.
Guey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crozbee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crozbee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guey scores with a body shot.
Guey circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Guey to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Guey both land. Nice combination.
Guey throws a jab when Crozbee was well out of range.
Crozbee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crozbee throws out a loose jab but Guey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guey's corner calls for a 1-2. Guey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simon Guey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guey scores with a hook.
Crozbee is rocked!
Guey lands an uppercut, right on the button! Crozbee tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Guey!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
80% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henderson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by HENDERSON!. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
200 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
|
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henderson Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
Tanner thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Tanner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tanner misses with a looping right.
Tanner misses with an uppercut.
Tanner avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Tanner throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
Tanner lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Henderson tenderised Tanner's leg. Tanner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot lands for Tanner.
It looks like Henderson Henderson has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Henderson blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Henderson blocks the leg kick.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson jabs at Tanner's body.
Tanner misses with a straight left.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Henderson checks it.
Tanner misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanner avoids a kick to the body.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
and Henderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Tanner shrugs it off.
Tanner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Henderson clobbers Tanner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tanner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tanner misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Tanner looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Tanner.
Henderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanner's sensitive parts.
Tanner tried to score with a low kick but Henderson checks it.
Jason Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner throws a low kick but Henderson avoids it.
Tanner throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Henderson lands a nice looking body kick.
Tanner lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick from Henderson lands but Tanner takes it in his stride.
Henderson cracks the inside of Tanner's front leg.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Henderson - that will leave a mark!
Henderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Henderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henderson scores with a head kick.
Henderson scores with a head kick.
Henderson scores with a nice strike.
Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Tanner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Henderson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Henderson.
Tanner looks gassed!
Tanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner moves out of range of the body kick from Henderson.
Tanner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tanner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson cracks Tanner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henderson.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner misses the jab.
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Henderson blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanner is looking to score with low kicks.
Henderson checks a low kick from Tanner.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Henderson.
Tanner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henderson Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henderson Henderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tanner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Tanner misses with a low kick as Henderson jumps back.
Tanner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tanner lands a big head kick that sends Henderson tumbling to the mat! Tanner takes a step backwards and waves Henderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Henderson is rocked!
Tanner tries a low kick but Henderson avoids it.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanner throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
Tanner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Tanner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Henderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jason Tanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tanner 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.
Tanner misses with a leg kick
and Henderson counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Tanner misses
and Henderson counters with a big head kick but Tanner shrugs it off.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Tanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henderson throws a head kick that Tanner semi-blocks.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Henderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Henderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tanner.
Henderson is looking to wear down Tanner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tanner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Henderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Henderson checks it.
Henderson lands a jab to Tanner's midsection.
Tanner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Tanner throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Tanner avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanner throws a poor cross that misses
and Henderson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tanner misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner misses with a looping right.
Tanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanner. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson lands with a nice body kick.
Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanner.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tanner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Henderson checks it well.
Tanner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Henderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tanner.
Tanner looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Tanner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Henderson.
Henderson scores with a nice head shot.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tanner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henderson counters with a head kick. That will keep Tanner thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tanner wants to slow Henderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner moves forwards but Henderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Henderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Henderson slips a straight right by Tanner.
Henderson is looking to slow Tanner down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanner throws a poor cross that misses
and Henderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Henderson blocks a jab.
Tanner thows a leg kick but Henderson checks it
and Henderson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tanner is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Henderson Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henderson Henderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
Tanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Danga de danga de dang - Henderson scores with a four punch combination!
Henderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanner. That did some damage!
Tanner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson looks to land a body kick but Tanner moved away.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
Henderson lands with a slapping head kick.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henderson, right into the meat.
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson dips to his left and cracks Tanner with an uppercut!
Tanner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Tanner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a head kick that Tanner semi-blocks.
Tanner misses with a leg kick
and Henderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Tanner throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Tanner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henderson tries to land a front kick but Tanner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Henderson scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Henderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Tanner.
Tanner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Henderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tanner lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanner.
Tanner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson slips under a jab from Tanner.
Tanner avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner misses with an uppercut
and Tanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tanner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a body kick that misses.
Henderson Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tanner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henderson with a hook.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Tanner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
Henderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tanner if he has to take too many more of those.
Tanner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henderson Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henderson 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henderson Henderson!
Henderson Henderson really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
207 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer thumps Silva with a low kick.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mercer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Bobby Mercer has been cut.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Mercer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Mercer moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Mercer scores with a push kick.
Mercer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Mercer's head back.
Mercer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva misses with a hook
and Mercer counters with a nice leg kick.
Mercer thows a body kick. Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Silva looks gassed!
Mercer misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mercer.
Mercer tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mercer. Silva shrugs it off though.
Mercer lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mercer scores with a nice body kick.
Mercer lands a left and a right that send Silva crashing to the mat, dazed. Mercer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him?
A head kick by Mercer - that's a beauty! Silva 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 Mercer can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobby Mercer!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lake Lo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twizzy Twizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lake Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Twizzy Twizz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twizz has managed to clinch.
Twizz is stalling here.
Twizz scores a nice knee to the body.
Lo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Twizz looking to throw knees to the head but Lo is blocking nicely.
Lo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Twizz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Twizz misses.
Twizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Twizz takes the fight into the clinch.
Lo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Twizz is defending well for now.
Lo tries to land knees in the clinch but Twizz avoids the damage to the body.
Lo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Twizz avoids it.
Twizz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lo or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Twizz misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Twizz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Twizz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Twizz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Twizz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lo up against the cage.
Lo lands a good knee to the midsection. Twizz won't want to take too many of those.
Twizz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Twizz looks gassed!
Lo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Twizz blocks it with crossed arms.
Twizz tries to break free but Lo pushes him back against the cage.
Lo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Twizz.
Lo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Twizz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Twizz blocks it with crossed arms.
Lo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Twizz.
Twizz tries to circle away but Lo has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twizz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Twizz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lo prevents Twizz from breaking the clinch.
Twizz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lo throws a push kick but Twizz slaps the foot to one side.
Twizz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Twizz instigates a clinch.
Lo landing knees to the body.
Lo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Twizz.
Twizz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Twizz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Twizz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lo with a knee to the head.
Lo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Twizz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lo trying to land knees to the body.
Twizz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lo landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Lo.
Knees to the body from Lo.
Lo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Twizz breaks from the clinch.
Twizz takes the fight into the clinch.
Twizz managing to block the knees to the body from Lo.
Twizz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twizz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lo is keeping busy.
Lo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Twizz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Twizz trying to stall but Lo improves his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Twizz with a knee to the head.
It looks like Lake Lo has been cut.
Twizz manages to break the clinch.
Twizz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Twizz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lo tries to land knees in the clinch but Twizz avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Twizz.
Twizz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Twizz is trying to maintain a safe position but Lo gets an underhook and turns Twizz into the cage.
Lo prevents Twizz from breaking the clinch.
Twizz is looking to break free of the clinch but Lo has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Twizzy Twizz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lake Lo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Twizz has closed the distance and engaged Lo in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Twizz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lo's face.
Twizz tries to land knees in the clinch but Lo avoids the damage to the body.
Twizz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Twizz as Lo tries to tie him up.
Lo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Twizz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Twizz tries to land knees in the clinch but Lo avoids the damage to the body.
Twizz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Twizz looking to throw knees to the head but Lo is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Lo.
Lo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Twizz is keeping busy.
Twizz tries to land knees in the clinch but Lo avoids the damage to the body.
Lo tries to land a knee to the head but Twizz blocks with his arms.
Lo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Twizz blocks it with crossed arms.
Twizz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twizz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Twizz tries a knee to the head but Lo blocks it.
Lo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Twizz landing knees to the head.
Twizz misses with a knee to the head.
Lo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lo tries to land knees in the clinch but Twizz avoids the damage to the body.
Twizz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Twizz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Twizz closes the distance and clinches.
Twizz avoiding damage as Lo throws knees to the body.
Twizz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Twizz is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Lo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Twizz is defending well for now.
Lo managing to block the knees to the body from Twizz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twizz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lo is defending well for now.
Lo trying to land knees to the body.
Lo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twizz looking to slow down the pace here.
Twizz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Twizz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lo blocks it with crossed arms.
Twizz working Lo over with knees to the body.
Twizz trying to land knees to the body.
Twizz is looking to control Lo's arms but Lo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Twizz has his back to the cage.
Lo is looking to control Twizz's arms but Twizz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lo has his back to the cage.
Twizz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Twizz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lo crunches a lovely knee into Twizz's ribcage.
Twizz taking a breather.
Lo crunches a lovely knee into Twizz's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Twizz.
Lo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Twizz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Twizz wants to stall.
Lo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lo working Twizz over with knees to the body.
Lo landing knees to the head.
Lo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Twizz has had enough of the clinch but Lo keeps him there for the moment.
Lo looking to throw knees to the head but Twizz is blocking nicely.
Twizz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lo avoiding damage as Twizz throws knees to the body.
Twizz wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lo prevents Twizz from breaking the clinch.
Lo lands a knee to the body.
Lo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Twizz lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twizz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Twizz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Twizz obliges.
Twizz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Twizz clinches up with Lo and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Twizz trying to land knees to the body.
Lo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Twizz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Twizz avoiding damage as Lo throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Twizzy Twizz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lake Lo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Twizz clinches.
Twizz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lo's face.
Lo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Twizz avoids it.
Twizz is trying to break the clinch but Lo is controlling him.
Twizz taking a breather.
Lo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Twizz looking to throw knees to the head but Lo is blocking nicely.
Lo looking to throw knees to the head but Twizz is blocking nicely.
Twizz trying to control the position but instead, Lo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Twizz into the cage.
Lo missing with knees to the body.
Lo trying to land knees to the body.
Twizz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Twizz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Twizz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Twizz receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Twizz blocks it with crossed arms.
Twizzy Twizz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Twizz.
Lo avoiding damage as Twizz throws knees to the body.
Twizz working Lo over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Twizz.
Twizz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lo working Twizz over with knees to the body.
Twizz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Twizz looking to slow down the pace here.
Lo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Twizz.
Lo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twizz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Twizz tries to land a knee to the head but Lo blocks with his arms.
Twizz landing knees to the body.
Twizz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lo up against the cage.
Lo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Twizz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Twizz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lo avoids it.
Lo with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Twizz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Lo.
Twizz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Twizz missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Twizz avoids it.
Lo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Twizz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Twizz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lo up against the cage.
Lo misses with a knee to the head.
Twizz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lo is defending well for now.
Twizz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lo.
Lo tries to land a knee to the head but Twizz blocks with his arms.
Twizz trying to land knees to the body.
Lo tries to land a knee to the head but Twizz blocks with his arms.
Twizz lands a right hand.
Twizz is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Twizz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Twizz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Twizz closes the distance and clinches.
Twizz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Twizz tries to land knees in the clinch but Lo avoids the damage to the body.
Lo keeps control of Twizz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Twizz managing to block the knees to the body from Lo.
Twizz avoiding damage as Lo throws knees to the body.
Twizz breaks from the clinch.
Twizz closes the distance and pushes Lo back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Twizz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Twizz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lake Lo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lo tries to land a knee to the head but Twizz blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twizzy Twizz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Twizz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twizzy Twizz!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Gangmo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobrisio Herdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herdum is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Motorhead - Built for Speed. Gangmo Lee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobrisio Herdum's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
25
269 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
187 cm
22
271 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gangmo Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobrisio Herdum!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tries for a takedown but Herdum circles away easily
and Herdum counters with a head kick that drops Lee to the mat! Lee scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herdum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Herdum.
Herdum lands a head kick!
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Herdum counters with an outside leg kick.
Herdum lands a big head kick that sends Lee tumbling to the mat! Herdum takes a step backwards and waves Lee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lee is rocked!
It looks like Gangmo Lee has been cut.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Herdum sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gangmo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herdum digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lee. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Herdum to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Herdum is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herdum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Herdum wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee keeping full guard, as Herdum tries to pass.
Herdum wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herdum defends it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Herdum trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herdum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herdum trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herdum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Herdum trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bobrisio Herdum hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice sprawl there from Herdum as Lee shoots in.
Herdum looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
A combination from Herdum does no damage.
Herdum throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Herdum, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Herdum against the cage but Herdum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Herdum.
Herdum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herdum is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Herdum tries a head kick but it misses.
Herdum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Herdum. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Herdum as Lee shoots in.
Herdum throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
Herdum thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herdum throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Herdum throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Herdum looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Herdum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee thuds a left hand into Herdum's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herdum throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobrisio Herdum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gangmo Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Herdum misses the shot to the body.
Herdum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herdum throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Herdum tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Herdum misses with a head kick.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herdum throws a head kick that misses.
Herdum lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Herdum.
Herdum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Herdum throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herdum throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Herdum.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gangmo Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee avoids the head kick by Herdum.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Herdum tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Herdum sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herdum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herdum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herdum throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Herdum rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herdum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herdum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Herdum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Herdum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee jumps guard but Herdum stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Herdum dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Herdum landing knees to the head.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Herdum lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herdum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herdum closes the distance and clinches.
Herdum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herdum misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Herdum.
Bobrisio Herdum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Herdum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bobrisio Herdum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee blocks a head kick by Herdum.
Herdum throws a lazy body kick
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee throws a right and a left that Herdum avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herdum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herdum throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Herdum looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
A punch combination from Herdum misses.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herdum sprawls well. Herdum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gangmo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herdum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobrisio Herdum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gangmo Lee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Herdum throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Herdum throws a nice head kick!
Herdum scores with a head kick.
Lee tries for a takedown but Herdum circles away easily
and Herdum counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herdum counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herdum throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Lee avoids the head kick by Herdum.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herdum throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herdum misses with a head kick.
Herdum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Herdum lands a jab-cross combination.
Herdum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herdum scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Herdum.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Herdum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Herdum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Herdum manages to break the clinch.
Herdum throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herdum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee shoots in but Herdum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gangmo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herdum throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee avoids the head kick by Herdum.
Herdum misses with a looping left.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Herdum misses with the combination.
Herdum throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Herdum to counter with a crisp jab.
Herdum moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Herdum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Herdum.
Herdum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herdum throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gangmo Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Herdum lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Herdum cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herdum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herdum scores with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Herdum connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Herdum throws a head kick that misses.
Herdum throws a head kick that misses.
Bobrisio Herdum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Herdum closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herdum tries to stand but Lee is controlling his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobrisio Herdum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Herdum winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobrisio Herdum!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
