 |
CEC 178 : End Of The Road PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Pejkaiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Concrete Schoolyard. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
25
184 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
|
190 cm
22
173 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wanderlei Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Pejkaiya!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida misses with a looping right.
Machida scores with a punch to the head.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pejkaiya.
Pejkaiya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida throws a series of punches but Pejkaiya avoids them all with ease.
Pejkaiya scores with a leg kick.
Pejkaiya rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.
Pejkaiya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pejkaiya prevents it.
Pejkaiya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pejkaiya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida blocks a body shot from Pejkaiya.
Machida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pejkaiya walks away with a smile on his face. Machida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pejkaiya throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.
Pejkaiya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pejkaiya fails to land the takedown.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pejkaiya manages to avoid it.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pejkaiya's waist but Pejkaiya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Pejkaiya there.
Pejkaiya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Pejkaiya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Pejkaiya clinches with his opponent.
Machida tries to break free but Pejkaiya pushes him back against the cage.
Pejkaiya pushes Machida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pejkaiya uses from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pejkaiya throwing strikes but missing.
Pejkaiya wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Pejkaiya landing some decent shots from guard.
Pejkaiya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pejkaiya postures up.
Pejkaiya wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Pejkaiya won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya postures up.
Pejkaiya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Wanderlei Machida wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pejkaiya digs a good body shot into Machida's ribs.
Pejkaiya moves into range and clinches up with Machida.
Machida tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
Pejkaiya pulls Machida into guard.
Pejkaiya controls Machida momentarily but Machida frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pejkaiya looking to control but Machida passes into half guard.
Machida trying to pass the guard but Pejkaiya defending well.
Pejkaiya trying to hold on to Machida's head to control him but Machida postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya is not content to let Machida control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Machida lands a nice short elbow.
Pejkaiya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Machida lands with a punch from half guard.
Pejkaiya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pejkaiya.
Pejkaiya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pejkaiya wants to sweep here but Machida controlling him for the moment.
Pejkaiya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machida's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Pejkaiya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machida thuds a left hand into Pejkaiya's body.
Pejkaiya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pejkaiya avoids it really well and circles away.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pejkaiya's waist but Pejkaiya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
Machida tries to bum rush Pejkaiya with a series of wild strikes but Pejkaiya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pejkaiya throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machida stuns Pejkaiya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pejkaiya misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Machida misses.
Pejkaiya misses with a few strikes there.
Pejkaiya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wanderlei Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Pejkaiya. Those never looked like landing.
Pejkaiya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pejkaiya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pejkaiya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida is looking to wear down Pejkaiya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pejkaiya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Machida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pejkaiya was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machida throws a series of punches but Pejkaiya avoids them all with ease.
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!
Pejkaiya tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pejkaiya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Wanderlei Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Pejkaiya.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Pejkaiya. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Pejkaiya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pejkaiya.
Pejkaiya tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pejkaiya misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control from half guard but Pejkaiya is working away.
Pejkaiya keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pejkaiya keeps working.
Machida lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Machida wants to pass to mount but Pejkaiya is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pejkaiya gets back to full guard.
Pejkaiya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Machida dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Machida takes a swing at Pejkaiya's ribcage but misses.
Pejkaiya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Pejkaiya tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pejkaiya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pejkaiya slips under a jab from Machida.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pejkaiya.
Pejkaiya dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on Pejkaiya's head and hops out.
Wanderlei Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Pejkaiya misses.
Pejkaiya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida scores a takedown into full mount!
Machida controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Pejkaiya that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pejkaiya really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Machida landing strikes from the mount.
Machida punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pejkaiya is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pejkaiya is trying to escape the mount.
Pejkaiya is still in real trouble! Can Machida finish him?
Pejkaiya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pejkaiya gets back to half guard.
Pejkaiya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida controlling the action here.
Pejkaiya seems to have recovered his senses.
Machida working over Pejkaiya with some ground and pound. Pejkaiya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wanderlei Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pejkaiya is trying to get back to full guard.
Pejkaiya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida is nestled in close to Pejkaiya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pejkaiya sees it coming and defends easily.
Pejkaiya actively working from the bottom here.
Machida works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machida lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Machida scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Machida working the ground and pound effectively.
Pejkaiya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Machida! Pejkaiya is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wanderlei Machida!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
87% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juha Tappio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Glock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappio comes to the cage accompanied by Kari Tapio - Juna kulkee vaan. Glock is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Juha Tappio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
165 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
|
175 cm
25
166 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Tappio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romeo Glock!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glock's corner calls for a 1-2. Glock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tappio misses with a double jab
and Glock counters with an outside leg kick.
Tappio shoots in for a takedown but Glock shows good takedown defense.
Glock misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Tappio misses.
A shot to the liver by Glock. Beautiful body shot.
Glock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tappio doesn't seem bothered though.
Glock lands with a shot to the body.
Glock looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappio is just out of range.
Glock is looking to clinch.
Glock looks to throw the jab but Tappio is out of range.
Glock lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Tappio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tappio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Glock misses with a looping right.
Tappio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glock sizes up Tappio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Glock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Glock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Glock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tappio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glock tries to avoid it but Tappio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glock to the ground. Glock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Glock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tappio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glock is fending him off so far but Tappio persists. Nope, Glock circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Tappio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glock throws a hook but Tappio avoids it easily.
Glock throws a front kick that sends Tappio stumbling back into the cage.
Tappio lunges at Glock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Glock's hand.
Glock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tappio misses with a takedown
and Glock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tappio is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glock ducks under a wild hook from Tappio.
Glock thumps Tappio with a low kick.
Glock misses with an uppercut.
Glock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glock misses with a straight left.
Glock thumps Tappio with a low kick.
Glock fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tappio.
Glock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tappio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Glock misses with an uppercut.
Tappio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tappio ducks under a wild hook from Glock.
A good leg kick by Glock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappio moves away.
Romeo Glock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tappio misses with a hook. Glock ducked under it nicely.
Glock misses with an uppercut. Tappio saw that one coming.
Glock throws a leg kick which misses Tappio's front leg but catches the back leg as Tappio tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Glock misses the target.
Tappio blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Glock.
Tappio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Glock wants to get back to his feet.
Tappio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tappio thows a huge punch but Glock dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappio stalling away here and it's allowed Glock to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tappio trying to control but Glock is working from the bottom.
Glock wants to stand up but Tappio is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappio is looking to work some ground and pound but Glock has wrist control.
Tappio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tappio preventing the sweep.
Glock controlling Tappio's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Glock misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Glock dominated that round.
That's time! Tappio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tappio avoids the body shot from Glock.
Glock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tappio misses with a looping left.
Tappio ducks under a wild hook from Glock.
Nice body punch from Tappio.
Tappio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tappio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tappio tries to keep at a distance but Glock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tappio blocks a body shot from Glock.
Glock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tappio backwards.
Glock lands with a left to the head.
Glock prevents Tappio from breaking the clinch.
Glock struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappio controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glock gets through Tappio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Glock is struggling to control the position.
Glock scores with a shoulder strike.
Glock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Glock scores with a shot to the side of Tappio's head.
Glock lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Tappio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tappio tries to break free but Glock pushes him back against the cage.
Tappio wants to get back to striking at distance but Glock won't allow it.
Tappio tries to break the clinch but Glock is controlling the position.
Tappio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tappio at a distance.
Tappio avoids the body shot from Glock.
Glock scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glock slips under a jab from Tappio.
Glock tests Tappio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glock throws an overhand right that lands on Tappio's shoulder, as Tappio tries to avoid the shot.
Glock doesn't manage to clinch there - Tappio circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Glock. No joy for Tappio on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Tappio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glock connects with a leg kick. Tappio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glock throws a body punch but Tappio moves out of range.
Glock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tappio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romeo Glock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tappio throws a nice looking combination but Glock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Glock.
Glock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glock fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glock.
Juha Tappio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Glock connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Glock misses.
A big left from Tappio misses.
Glock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Glock throws a leg kick
and Tappio counters with a takedown into side control.
Glock is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tappio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tappio with the ground and pound but Glock regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tappio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tappio stalling away here and it's allowed Glock to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tappio stops Glock from standing up.
Glock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tappio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tappio trying to control the position from guard on top but Glock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glock controls Tappio momentarily but Tappio frees himself.
Glock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Glock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Glock punishes Tappio's body with a nice straight punch.
Tappio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Glock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glock lands a really nice looking cross but Tappio seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glock connects with a single shot there.
Glock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tappio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tappio somewhat.
A leg kick checked by Tappio.
A head kick misses from Glock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glock is looking to score with low kicks.
Glock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tappio counters with a takedown into side control.
Tappio remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Glock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tappio in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Glock is pushing Tappio's head away, looking to escape. Tappio manages to hold on to the position though.
Glock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glock taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappio scoring with punches and elbows.
Juha Tappio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappio wants to control but Glock is keeping him busy.
Glock avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tappio.
Glock is looking for a sweep.
Tappio taking a breather here.
Tappio cracks Glock with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappio wants to control but Glock is keeping him busy.
Glock struggling a bit here.
Glock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tappio working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappio working the ground and pound.
Tappio landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tappio fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Glock tries to improve position but can't.
Tappio lands a nice forearm strike.
Glock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glock is trying to get back to his feet.
Romeo Glock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tappio is working Glock over with some ground and pound from side control.
Glock is rocked!
Tappio in side control, throwing shots but Glock defends.
Glock is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tappio is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tappio working the ground and pound but Glock is defending the strikes.
Tappio is looking to take a break and control but Glock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juha Tappio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Tappio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Glock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Glock!
After the big win, Romeo Glock made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Adam's NORTHERN WILD and telling the interviewer how much he loves 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
95% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tong Panong has chosen Tetris Song (remix) as his entrance music. Marc Tong Panong has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
23
196 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
|
190 cm
27
190 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Swan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swan scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Marc Tong Panong has been cut.
Tong Panong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swan swivels and escapes.
Tong Panong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Swan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tong Panong is in Swan's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tong Panong throwing strikes but missing.
Swan is controlling Tong Panong's posture.
Tong Panong pushes down on Swan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!
Swan keeping hold of Tong Panong's head, controlling as best he can.
Swan is looking to escape.
Swan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tong Panong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Swan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tong Panong is working away from the top position though.
Swan is trying to stand back up but Tong Panong is controlling him
Tong Panong throws a strike but Swan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Swan's guard.
Tong Panong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tong Panong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swan's head.
Tong Panong trying to control the action but Swan is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong wants to work for an arm triangle but Swan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tong Panong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tong Panong wants to pass the guard but Swan is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swan tries to roll over but Tong Panong keeps him under control.
Tong Panong looks to land a strike but Swan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tong Panong preventing the sweep.
Tong Panong throwing strikes from guard but Swan blocks nicely.
Swan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tong Panong trying to control but Swan is working from the bottom.
Swan is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong scoring with some ground and pound.
Tong Panong looking to sit in guard and control but Swan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Swan tries to free his leg and advance position but Tong Panong is retaining full guard.
Swan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tong Panong throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Swan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tong Panong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swan has managed to get both his arms back between Tong Panong's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swan is one step ahead there.
Swan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tong Panong keeping moving, preventing Swan from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Damian Swan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Swan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Damian Swan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tong Panong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Swan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Tong Panong's cut.
That's time! Swan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Swan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tong Panong has his takedown stuffed
and Swan counters with a straight right hand.
Tong Panong connects with a solid leg kick.
Swan throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
Tong Panong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown but Swan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Damian Swan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Swan misses with the combination.
Tong Panong slips under a jab from Swan.
Swan connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tong Panong shoots for a takedown but Swan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tong Panong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swan tries to avoid it but Tong Panong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swan to the ground. Swan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tong Panong misses the shot to the body.
Tong Panong is breathing heavily.
A combination from Swan does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Damian Swan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swan.
Swan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tong Panong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swan stalks Tong Panong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tong Panong's face. Tong Panong staggers backwards, shaken.
Tong Panong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swan.
Jab by Swan.
Tong Panong is rocked!
OH! Tong Panong has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Swan smells blood and charges in for the finish! Swan unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Tong Panong sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damian Swan!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
87% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
31
180 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
|
180 cm
24
175 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the cage.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunham has double underhooks.
Collins managing to block the knees to the body from Dunham.
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Dunham shoots in but no luck this time.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Dunham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Dunham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Dunham on that attempt.
Dunham shoots in but no luck this time.
Steve Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Dunham.
Collins thuds a left hand into Dunham's body.
Dunham misses with a straight left.
Dunham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham clinches up with Collins and pushes him back against the cage.
Dunham prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
Dunham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Dunham is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunham is defended easily by Collins.
Collins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Collins tenderised Dunham's leg. Dunham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunham.
Dunham throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a straight left.
Dunham tries to clinch up.
Collins throws a leg kick but Dunham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dunham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dunham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dunham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunham.
Collins throws a series of punches but Dunham avoids them all with ease.
Dunham drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Collins keeping moving, preventing Dunham from controlling successfully.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dunham on the ground.
Dunham is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham advances position into side control!
Dunham goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Collins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dunham but great work by Collins.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunham keeps working.
Collins decides to stand back up.
Collins throws a series of punches but Dunham avoids them all with ease.
Collins connects with a right hand. Dunham shakes it off.
Dunham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Collins is fending him off so far but Dunham persists. Nope, Collins circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Collins coming out on top.
Collins lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Dylan Dunham 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!
Collins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dunham checks a leg kick.
Dunham 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.
Dunham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Collins.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dunham at a distance.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunham has managed to clinch.
Dunham looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan Dunham'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.
Dunham lands with a nice body punch.
Dunham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dunham misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Collins.
Dunham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Collins is fending him off so far but Dunham persists. Nope, Collins circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins tries to land a leg kick but Dunham saw it coming and moves away.
Collins connects with a high kick.
Dunham is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Collins. That's going to slow Dunham down.
Dunham is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Dunham covering up! Collins comes in with a big uppercut and Dunham goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steve Collins!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Ismael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Kauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
26
219 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
|
194 cm
23
217 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Ismael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kauri!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kauri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kauri moves out of range of the leg kick from Ismael.
Ismael looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ismael misses with a wild body shot.
Ismael swings for the body but Kauri moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Ismael.
Kauri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ismael.
Ismael avoids the body shot from Kauri.
Kauri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ismael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kauri manages to avoid it.
Ismael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kauri.
Ismael fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kauri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ismael misses with a body kick.
Ismael tries a head kick but it misses.
Kauri jabs Ismael right on the nose. Ismael blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri shoots in and gets a takedown into Ismael's guard.
Kauri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ismael wants to get back to his feet but Kauri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kauri lands a couple of digs.
Kauri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ismael swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kauri lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kauri connects with a couple of short punches.
Kauri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kauri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kauri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ismael works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ismael is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kauri is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri trying to control but Ismael is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ismael wants to stand but Kauri is controlling the position.
Ismael has momentary wrist control but Kauri slips an elbow through the middle.
Kauri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ismael's head.
Kauri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kauri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kauri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kauri postures up in Ismael's guard and throws a big left but Ismael blocks it.
Kauri stands up over Ismael, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kauri distracts Ismael with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kauri wants to control from the top but Ismael keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kauri working some strikes from top position.
Ismael is wriggling around but Kauri manages to pass to half guard.
Kauri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kauri winds up and cracks Ismael with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kauri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kauri working over Ismael with some ground and pound. Ismael looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kauri frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ismael on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ismael tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kauri controlling the position easily from mount.
Kauri with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauri lands a big elbow.
Kauri with good strikes from the mount here!
Ismael is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ismael is breathing heavily.
Ismael trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ismael knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kauri on the ground.
Kauri is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ismael is rocked!
It looks like Lee Ismael has been cut.
Kauri unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Ismael wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kauri celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommi Kauri!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tokyo Sexwale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caden Akergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 210 cm
26
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
211 cm
28
265 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tokyo Sexwale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caden Akergaard!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexwale tries to clinch but Akergaard is having none of it.
Sexwale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akergaard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sexwale.
A solid body kick from Sexwale.
A solid body kick from Sexwale.
Sexwale rushes Akergaard and presses him up against the cage.
Akergaard blocks an elbow strike from Sexwale.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akergaard tightens his grip and picks Sexwale up, before dumping him to the ground. Sexwale manages to land in guard.
Sexwale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akergaard stays in close to Sexwale's body and controls the position.
Akergaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexwale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akergaard pushing down on Sexwale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akergaard slips a nice elbow through Sexwale's hands, connecting with Sexwale's forehead.
Akergaard is taking a breather. Sexwale says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sexwale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akergaard.
Akergaard wants to pass the guard but Sexwale is defending well.
Akergaard passes to side control.
Sexwale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akergaard is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sexwale looks calm but he's in trouble here. Akergaard gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sexwale is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Akergaard lets go of the hold and Sexwale can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caden Akergaard!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urho Kukkamaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons's entrance music is Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing 2011 Remix. A fine choice. Urho Kukkamaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
26
167 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
|
179 cm
27
165 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jayson Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Kukkamaa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up.
Kukkamaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Urho Kukkamaa has been cut.
Urho Kukkamaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kukkamaa misses with a left hand
and Timmons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kukkamaa's knee momentarily.
Timmons lands a lovely overhand right.
Kukkamaa closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Timmons counter with a right hand.
Timmons tests Kukkamaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons misses with a wild body shot.
Timmons moves away from the strike by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa is looking to clinch but Timmons is avoiding it.
Timmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Timmons lands a nice shot that snaps Kukkamaa's head back.
Kukkamaa misses with a combination
and Timmons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Timmons tried to score with a low kick but Kukkamaa checks it.
Timmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Timmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kukkamaa.
Urho Kukkamaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kukkamaa looks gassed!
Timmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kukkamaa closes the distance but Timmons moves to the side
letting Timmons counter with a right hand.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch there but Timmons circles away.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Timmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Timmons.
Timmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmons throws a body kick that misses.
Kukkamaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Timmons.
Kukkamaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That has opened up Urho Kukkamaa's cut even more.
Timmons gets a double leg takedown into Kukkamaa's guard.
Kukkamaa wants to stand up but Timmons is controlling him.
Kukkamaa keeping moving, preventing Timmons from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukkamaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukkamaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jayson Timmons has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kukkamaa looks to clinch
and Timmons counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kukkamaa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kukkamaa checks a leg kick.
Timmons lands a jab to the head.
Timmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kukkamaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kukkamaa misses with a jab to the body
and Timmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kukkamaa misses with an uppercut
and Timmons counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kukkamaa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kukkamaa is rocked!
Good shot there by Timmons.
Kukkamaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Timmons finish him?
Kukkamaa blocks a head kick by Timmons.
Kukkamaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmons manages to avoid it.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Timmons moves out of range.
Kukkamaa seems to have recovered his senses.
Timmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timmons circles away from the clinch attempt
and Timmons counters with a thumping low kick.
Timmons clobbers Kukkamaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kukkamaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukkamaa connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Timmons is having none of it.
Timmons moves out of range as Kukkamaa strikes.
Kukkamaa throws an off balance right hand
and Timmons counters with a series of strikes. Kukkamaa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Timmons has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut lands for Kukkamaa. That snapped Timmons's head back.
Timmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kukkamaa has time to react.
Timmons misses with a body kick.
Timmons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up.
Timmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Kukkamaa.
Timmons scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timmons cracks Kukkamaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Timmons throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kukkamaa looks to land a combination. Timmons sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Timmons is rocked!
Kukkamaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Timmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Urho Kukkamaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Timmons connects with a jab.
Timmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jayson Timmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Kukkamaa blocks a head kick by Timmons.
Kukkamaa rushes Timmons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Timmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kukkamaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmons.
Urho Kukkamaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kukkamaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Timmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch up but Timmons keeps it at a distance.
Timmons throws a body punch but Kukkamaa moves out of range.
Kukkamaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Timmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Timmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Kukkamaa.
Timmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Kukkamaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Timmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons misses with a straight left.
Timmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Timmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice defenses there by Timmons.
Timmons takes a swing at Kukkamaa's ribcage but misses.
Timmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa slips a jab from Timmons.
Timmons stuns Kukkamaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Timmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukkamaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmons.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Timmons moves out of range.
Timmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kukkamaa.
Timmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Timmons.
Kukkamaa tries to bum rush Timmons with a series of wild strikes but Timmons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Timmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Kukkamaa is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kukkamaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kukkamaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Timmons.
Timmons moves away from the strike by Kukkamaa.
Timmons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmons digs a good hook to Kukkamaa's body.
Kukkamaa is breathing heavily.
Timmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kukkamaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmons moves away.
Timmons connects with a leg kick. Kukkamaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Timmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kukkamaa.
A left lands for Timmons.
Kukkamaa misses with an uppercut
and Timmons counters with a head kick.
Kukkamaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up but Timmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Timmons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The cut above Urho Kukkamaa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kukkamaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Timmons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Timmons scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Timmons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Timmons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kukkamaa defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmons not doing much here.
Timmons is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Timmons tries to pass to full mount but Kukkamaa defends it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timmons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Timmons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Urho Kukkamaa's cut.
That's time! Timmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kukkamaa lands a really nice looking cross but Timmons seems unphased.
Timmons lands with a nice body kick.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch.
Timmons lands a left and a right that send Kukkamaa crashing to the mat, dazed. Timmons thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timmons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Kukkamaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Timmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Timmons connects with a body shot that sends Kukkamaa's belly button to the back.
Timmons connects with a solid leg kick.
Kukkamaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kukkamaa needs to keep his hands up - Timmons had a free shot at his head there.
Urho Kukkamaa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Timmons tries to land a leg kick but Kukkamaa saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkamaa moves into the clinch.
Timmons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Timmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kukkamaa moves in looking to clinch but Timmons pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Timmons.
Timmons misses with the combination.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Timmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Kukkamaa misses the target.
Timmons works Kukkamaa's body with a nice hook.
Timmons slips under a jab from Kukkamaa.
Timmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukkamaa manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons lands a jab to Kukkamaa's midsection.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up.
Timmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up but Timmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Timmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmons drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukkamaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Timmons wants to control from the top but Kukkamaa keeps moving.
Timmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kukkamaa can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jayson Timmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jayson Timmons wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Timmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Timmons.
Timmons misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Timmons finds it's target.
Kukkamaa moves out of range as Timmons throws a body kick.
Timmons thows a body kick. Kukkamaa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Timmons thows a body shot but no joy.
Timmons throws out a leg kick but Kukkamaa moves out of range and Timmons only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa ducks under a wild hook from Timmons.
Timmons has a takedown stuffed.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch.
Timmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukkamaa moves away.
Nice body kick from Timmons.
Timmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Kukkamaa.
Timmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Timmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Kukkamaa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukkamaa connects with a body shot that sends Timmons's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukkamaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Timmons.
Urho Kukkamaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukkamaa feints a jab promting Timmons to slip. Kukkamaa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Timmons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Timmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Timmons, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Timmons!
A victorious Jayson Timmons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Korto Grepplund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson has chosen Ennio Morricone - The good, the bad and the ugly as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
25
182 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
|
183 cm
28
176 lbs
17 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Korto Grepplund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Clint Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Grepplund walks into a left hand.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Grepplund is having none of it.
Fredriksson rushes Grepplund and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grepplund jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fredriksson walks away with a smile on his face. Grepplund gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grepplund slips a jab from Fredriksson.
Grepplund missing with a left hand there. Fredriksson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grepplund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Fredriksson as he connects with a hook.
Grepplund uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fredriksson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grepplund counters with a nice uppercut.
Fredriksson misses the body punch
and Grepplund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepplund tries to keep at a distance but Fredriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fredriksson tries to circle away but Grepplund has him pinned against the cage.
Fredriksson has had enough of the clinch but Grepplund keeps him there for the moment.
Grepplund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Fredriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fredriksson lands a glancing blow to the side of Grepplund's head.
Grepplund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grepplund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Grepplund throws out a loose jab but Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clint Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson pushes Grepplund up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grepplund is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fredriksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fredriksson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grepplund or not.
Fredriksson lands a nice uppercut.
Fredriksson misses with the head strike.
Fredriksson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korto Grepplund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grepplund turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grepplund manages to end up in side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sloppy strikes there by Grepplund.
Grepplund avoids the strikes from the bottom by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is trying to control Grepplund's posture but Grepplund avoids it.
Fredriksson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grepplund kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grepplund landing a few strikes.
Grepplund working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is trying to improve his position.
Grepplund is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fredriksson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grepplund is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fredriksson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grepplund tries to move to mount but Fredriksson blocks the move with his legs.
Grepplund has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fredriksson tries to improve position but can't.
Fredriksson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fredriksson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fredriksson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grepplund keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grepplund lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fredriksson!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grepplund cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grepplund prevents Fredriksson from getting the reversal.
Fredriksson regains half guard.
Grepplund is trying to control the action in half guard but Fredriksson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fredriksson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clint Fredriksson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grepplund's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fredriksson digs a good body shot into Grepplund's ribs.
Fredriksson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grepplund, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Grepplund.
Grepplund prevents a body shot from Fredriksson.
Grepplund is trying to drag Fredriksson to the mat but Fredriksson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grepplund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fredriksson's elbow.
Fredriksson prevents the takedown attempt.
Grepplund is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fredriksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korto Grepplund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fredriksson misses with the head strike.
Fredriksson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fredriksson lands with a light punch inside.
Fredriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Grepplund controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson trying to control the position but instead, Grepplund has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fredriksson into the cage.
Fredriksson slows down the pace here.
Fredriksson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fredriksson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grepplund.
Grepplund pulls guard.
Grepplund escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fredriksson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grepplund looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grepplund keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson stopping the sweep attempt from Grepplund.
Grepplund working for a triangle but Fredriksson defends it easily.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy strike and Grepplund has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Fredriksson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Grepplund!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Korto Grepplund!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pandora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pandora comes to the cage accompanied by Gonna Fly Now. Mayfield has chosen One as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
23
181 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
|
180 cm
27
180 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
|
Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arthur Pandora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Mayfield!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayfield finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pandora throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pandora misses with a low kick.
Mayfield takes a swing at Pandora's ribcage but misses.
Pandora is looking to land body kicks.
Pandora wants to slow Mayfield down by chopping away at his legs.
Mayfield lands with a nice body punch.
Mayfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pandora as he jumps to the side.
Pandora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pandora lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Mayfield loads up on a big right hand but Pandora slips the punch.
Mayfield loads up on a big right hand but Pandora slips the punch.
Mayfield looking to score a takedown here. Pandora is defending well but Mayfield drives through and ends up in Pandora's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pandora throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pandora has his feet on Mayfield's thighs here. He's pushed Mayfield off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mayfield screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Pandora!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaarlo Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kid Rock - American Bad Ass. Vihtala has chosen Pohjois-Karjala as his entrance music. Viiksi Tolonen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
|
|
 |
| 188 cm
29
212 lbs
23 - 3 - 0 |
|
202 cm
25
286 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viiksi Tolonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Vihtala!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Vihtala.
Tolonen connects with the punch.
It looks like Kaarlo Vihtala has been cut.
Tolonen feints and then cracks Vihtala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vihtala down.
Vihtala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vihtala throws a head kick that misses.
Vihtala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tolonen.
Vihtala tries to clinch there but Tolonen circles away.
Vihtala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vihtala misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vihtala gets a clinch.
Tolonen breaks the clinch.
Tolonen tries to sprawl but Vihtala drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vihtala thows a huge punch but Tolonen dodges it nicely.
Vihtala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tolonen is looking for a sweep. Vihtala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala slips a nice elbow through Tolonen's hands, connecting with Tolonen's forehead.
Vihtala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vihtala is trying to control. Tolonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tolonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vihtala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vihtala wants to control from the top but Tolonen keeps moving.
Vihtala won't allow Tolonen to sweep him here.
Tolonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
Vihtala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tolonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vihtala is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vihtala sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Tolonen doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Vihtala paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Tolonen - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Viiksi Tolonen!
Viiksi Tolonen retains his heavyweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
