 |
Vicious 110: Apanson v. Torni PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Rautavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rautavaara comes to the cage accompanied by The Stranglers - No More Heroes. King is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Closing Time. Nikolai King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
30
166 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
|
185 cm
30
168 lbs
11 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Rautavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai King!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Rautavaara.
Rautavaara throws a head kick that misses.
King wants to clinch.
Jarkko Rautavaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Rautavaara.
Rautavaara misses with a body shot.
Rautavaara throws a shot to the body.
Rautavaara missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rautavaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
A jab from Rautavaara misses.
Rautavaara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King scores with the left hand. Rautavaara knows he should have avoided that one.
Rautavaara throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Rautavaara throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rautavaara swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King tries to clinch there but Rautavaara circles away.
Rautavaara swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to clinch up but Rautavaara circles away and keeps his distance.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Rautavaara tries to tie him up.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King stalling in the clinch.
King tries to work over Rautavaara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
A short right from Rautavaara on the inside.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Rautavaara.
Rautavaara looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
Rautavaara missing with knees to the body.
Rautavaara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Rautavaara misses with the head strike.
Rautavaara can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Rautavaara is really struggling to find his range with his punches. King's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King cracks Rautavaara with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rautavaara tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Good body shot from King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rautavaara tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
King lands with a right to the head.
King digs a right hand underneath Rautavaara's ribcage. Rautavaara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Rautavaara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
Rautavaara lands a nice elbow.
Rautavaara can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautavaara dodges an elbow strike from King.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Rautavaara blocks with his arms.
Rautavaara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rautavaara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rautavaara missing with knees to the body.
Rautavaara missing with knees to the body.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King stalling against the cage.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rautavaara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautavaara tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
King presses Rautavaara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King tries a body shot but Rautavaara blocks it.
Rautavaara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Rautavaara backwards.
Rautavaara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
Rautavaara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rautavaara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rautavaara struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Rautavaara trying to land knees to the body.
Rautavaara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rautavaara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rautavaara throws a head punch that misses.
King blocks a body shot from Rautavaara.
Rautavaara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rautavaara tries a body shot but King blocks it.
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 Jarkko Rautavaara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
King has managed to clinch.
Rautavaara throws a head punch that misses.
Rautavaara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rautavaara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Rautavaara.
Rautavaara takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rautavaara tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Rautavaara back against the cage.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rautavaara misses with a body punch.
Rautavaara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rautavaara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rautavaara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Rautavaara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King throws a nice looking combination but Rautavaara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rautavaara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rautavaara back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
King rushes Rautavaara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rautavaara lands a body shot.
King is breathing heavily.
Rautavaara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rautavaara backwards.
Rautavaara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rautavaara's elbow.
Rautavaara misses with a knee strike.
Rautavaara can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Rautavaara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King slips a straight right by Rautavaara.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
Rautavaara throws a head kick that misses.
Rautavaara circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a one two! Rautavaara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rautavaara throws out the jab.
Rautavaara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rautavaara plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rautavaara works King's body with a nice hook.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rautavaara is rocked!
King throws an overhand right that drops Rautavaara like a sack of potatoes! King dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai King!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
97% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sugarol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Black Wings of Apocalypse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
26
153 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
|
175 cm
25
155 lbs
13 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Sugarol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes scores with a punch to the head.
Sugarol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hayes on the side of the head.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but Sugarol pushes him off.
Hayes throws the left hand but Sugarol avoids the punch easily.
Sugarol throws a series of punches but Hayes avoids them all with ease.
Hayes lands with a right hand.
A jab from Hayes does it's job there.
Hayes throws out a leg kick but Sugarol moves out of range and Hayes only half commits.
Sugarol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sugarol swinging wildly here.
Hayes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No joy there for Sugarol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayes misses with a wild body shot.
Sugarol keeps the fight on the outside.
Sugarol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sugarol throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes throws a hook but Sugarol blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hayes 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 Sugarol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sugarol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sugarol throws the left hand but Hayes avoids the punch easily.
Sammy Sugarol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sugarol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Sugarol does it's job there.
Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sugarol.
Hayes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sugarol's head backwards.
Hayes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hayes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hayes misses with a head kick.
Hayes thows a leg kick but Sugarol checks it
and Sugarol counters with a straight right hand.
Hayes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sugarol moves out of range of the body kick from Hayes.
Sugarol takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hayes throws a shot from downtown. Sugarol moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sugarol misses.
Sugarol gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hayes.
Hayes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sugarol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes slips a jab from Sugarol.
Sugarol fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayes misses with a hook. Sugarol ducked under it nicely.
Hayes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hayes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayes.
Sugarol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sugarol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayes.
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt - Sugarol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hayes slips a jab from Sugarol.
Sugarol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sugarol is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes misses with a head kick.
Hayes misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Hayes misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Sugarol misses.
Sugarol swinging wildly here.
Hayes connects with a nice looking jab.
Sugarol throws the left hand but Hayes avoids the punch easily.
Hayes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Sugarol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Hayes or perhaps it was just good defense by Sugarol which made him look bad.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sugarol!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sugarol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sugarol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayes was well out of range. Poor timing from Sugarol.
Sugarol throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
Sugarol tries to bum rush Hayes with a series of wild strikes but Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hayes takes one to the side of the head.
Sugarol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hayes momentarily.
The fighters circling - Hayes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses
letting Sugarol counter with a right hand.
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!
Hayes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sugarol blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Sugarol.
Nice sprawl there from Sugarol as Hayes shoots in.
Sammy Sugarol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lincoln Hayes.
Hayes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Sammy Sugarol will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sugarol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Hayes.
Good standup being displayed there by Sugarol as he connects with a hook.
Sugarol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hayes misses with a leg kick
and Sugarol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayes swings for the body but Sugarol moves out of range.
Hayes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Hayes misses
and Sugarol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sugarol throws a series of punches but Hayes avoids them all with ease.
Sugarol missing with a left hand there. Hayes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lincoln Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sugarol lands a nice shot to the body.
Hayes is looking to slow Sugarol down with leg kicks.
Sugarol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sugarol backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sugarol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayes.
Sugarol 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sugarol.
Sugarol throws a series of punches but Hayes avoids them all with ease.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Sugarol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sugarol looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely.
Sugarol digs a good body shot into Hayes's ribs.
Sugarol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Sugarol circles away.
Hayes staying out of range there.
Sugarol lands with a straight right. Hayes didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Sugarol.
Sugarol swings widly with a right hand
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayes throws an off balance right hand
and Hayes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayes misses with an uppercut. Sugarol saw that one coming.
Sugarol throws a body punch but Hayes moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sugarol walks into a jab.
Hayes misses with a body shot.
Hayes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sugarol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hayes. Hayes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sugarol throws a looping overhand right but Hayes ducks down to avoid it.
Hayes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayes misses with a looping left.
Hayes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sugarol catches Hayes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sugarol lands with a good body shot.
Hayes is breathing heavily.
Sugarol throws out a loose jab but Hayes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses.
Sammy Sugarol is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes looks to land a combination but Sugarol avoids it well.
Sugarol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hayes. Hayes obviously looking to wear him down.
Hayes slips a straight right by Sugarol.
Sugarol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hayes has time to react.
Sugarol misses the jab.
Hayes throws a low kick but Sugarol moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hayes misses the target.
Hayes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sugarol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayes missing with a left hand there. Sugarol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sugarol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sugarol keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sugarol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sugarol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol misses with a straight right.
Hayes slips a jab and a cross from Sugarol.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sugarol. Hayes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sugarol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hayes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sugarol throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hayes walks into a stiff left hand from Sugarol.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sugarol misses with a hook. Hayes ducked under it nicely.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but Sugarol pushes him off.
Hayes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sugarol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hayes under the eye.
Sugarol walks into a left hand.
Sugarol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayes.
A punch combination from Sugarol misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sugarol dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sugarol misses with a looping right.
A big left from Hayes misses.
Sugarol looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely.
Sugarol throws a right hand that misses
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sugarol manages to avoid it.
Sugarol clobbers Hayes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hayes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sugarol.
Hayes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sugarol counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sugarol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sugarol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sugarol lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sugarol.
Hayes tries to work over Sugarol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugarol is trying to break the clinch but Hayes is controlling him.
Sugarol works on Hayes's body with a couple of short punches.
Sugarol gets through Hayes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sugarol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sugarol throws out a powerful jab.
Hayes doesn't manage to clinch there - Sugarol circles away.
Sugarol lands a jab to the head.
Hayes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Sugarol circles away.
Sugarol scores with a nice strike.
Hayes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sugarol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hayes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sugarol digs a good body shot into Hayes's ribs.
Sugarol takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sugarol misses with a straight left.
Jab from Sugarol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayes was well out of range. Poor timing from Sugarol.
Sugarol lands with a shot to the body.
Sugarol connects with a single shot there.
Sugarol connects with a single shot there.
Lincoln Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sugarol throws a hook but Hayes avoids it easily.
Sugarol with a nice cross.
Sugarol looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range.
Sugarol throws a hook but Hayes blocks it.
Sugarol thuds his right hand into Hayes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sugarol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sugarol misses with a straight left.
Sugarol checks the leg kick.
Hayes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hayes there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hayes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sugarol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayes.
Hayes lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sugarol misses the target.
A low kick from Hayes is predictable there
and Sugarol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sugarol scores with a one two! Hayes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A cross from Sugarol lands.
Sugarol throws a hook but Hayes avoids it easily.
Hayes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sugarol.
Hayes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hayes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sugarol.
Sugarol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Hayes misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sugarol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sugarol. Hayes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hayes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sugarol lands a nice shot that snaps Hayes's head back.
Hayes shoots in for a double leg but Sugarol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sugarol scores with a nice head shot.
Hayes misses with the body kick
and Sugarol counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayes takes a swing at Sugarol's ribcage but misses.
Sugarol connects with a crisp jab.
Hayes is rocked!
Sugarol connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Sugarol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sugarol 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Sugarol!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
93% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lentti Pindegren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vovchanchyn has chosen the game as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
24
216 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
|
177 cm
32
208 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lentti Pindegren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn throws a big shot that misses.
Vovchanchyn tries to bum rush Pindegren with a series of wild strikes but Pindegren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a left hand but Pindegren moved out of range nicely.
Pindegren checks a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn fails with the takedown.
Vovchanchyn misses with a double jab.
Pindegren throws a jab when Vovchanchyn was well out of range.
Vovchanchyn misses with a takedown attempt - Pindegren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Vovchanchyn as Pindegren shoots in.
Vovchanchyn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pindegren.
Vovchanchyn connects with an inside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn wants to slow Pindegren down by chopping away at his legs.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook but Pindegren blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pindegren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vovchanchyn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vovchanchyn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lentti Pindegren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws an overhand right that lands on Pindegren's shoulder, as Pindegren tries to avoid the shot.
Vovchanchyn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches up with Pindegren, looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn pushes Pindegren against the cage but Pindegren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pindegren connects with the punch.
Pindegren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick but Pindegren moves out of range easily.
Vovchanchyn swinging wildly here.
Vovchanchyn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pindegren counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vovchanchyn's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pindegren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vovchanchyn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pindegren trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but Pindegren controlling him for the moment.
Vovchanchyn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pindegren pushing down on Vovchanchyn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vovchanchyn trying to control here.
Vovchanchyn is looking to improve his position.
Pindegren passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vovchanchyn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pindegren putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pindegren 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.
Vovchanchyn working to try and regain half guard.
Pindegren controlling from the full mount.
Vovchanchyn tries to hold on but Pindegren pushes him away.
Pindegren wants to finish this one by submission but Vovchanchyn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pindegren.
Vovchanchyn regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pindegren is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren trying to control from half guard but Vovchanchyn is working away.
Pindegren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control but can't.
Vovchanchyn is doing well to control the position and prevent Pindegren from advancing to side control.
Pindegren thows a huge punch but Vovchanchyn dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vovchanchyn is positioning himself well to prevent Pindegren advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pindegren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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 Lentti Pindegren will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vovchanchyn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vovchanchyn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vovchanchyn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pindegren scores with a hook to the body. Vovchanchyn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vovchanchyn is looking to chop away at Pindegren's legs.
Vovchanchyn with a jab.
Vovchanchyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pindegren.
Vovchanchyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pindegren was well out of range. Poor timing from Vovchanchyn.
Pindegren shoots in but no luck this time.
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a combination but Pindegren avoids it well.
Vovchanchyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pindegren slips a jab and a cross from Vovchanchyn.
Pindegren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pindegren wants it to stay on the feet.
Pindegren slips a jab and a cross from Vovchanchyn.
Pindegren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vovchanchyn quickly recovers to half guard.
Lentti Pindegren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pindegren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vovchanchyn's head.
Pindegren controlling the pace.
Vovchanchyn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vovchanchyn gets full guard.
Pindegren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vovchanchyn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pindegren trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vovchanchyn is on top in guard.
Pindegren wants to sweep here but Vovchanchyn controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn lands a couple of elbows.
Pindegren isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vovchanchyn stacks Pindegren on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vovchanchyn!
Vovchanchyn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pindegren taking a bit of punishment here - Vovchanchyn scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pindegren parries the strikes from Vovchanchyn easily there. Vovchanchyn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pindegren to escape.
Pindegren manages to get back to half guard.
Vovchanchyn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pindegren's head.
Pindegren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pindegren's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pindegren with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pindegren looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pindegren trying to control here.
Pindegren looking for submissions off his back.
Vovchanchyn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pindegren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pindegren trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pindegren regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pindegren working a defensive guard here.
Vovchanchyn throws a strike but Pindegren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vovchanchyn pulls Pindegren in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pindegren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pindegren feints and as Vovchanchyn raises his hands in defense, Pindegren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vovchanchyn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pindegren's guard.
Vovchanchyn passes Pindegren's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vovchanchyn thows a huge punch but Pindegren dodges it nicely.
Vovchanchyn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pindegren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vovchanchyn connects with a nice short shot to Pindegren's temple.
Pindegren manages to get to full guard.
Pindegren controls Vovchanchyn momentarily but Vovchanchyn frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn throws a big right hand that misses.
Pindegren is trying to hold Vovchanchyn in close to prevent damage but Vovchanchyn has managed to pass into half guard.
Pindegren trying to control but Vovchanchyn postures up.
Vovchanchyn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pindegren trying to hold on to Vovchanchyn's head to control him but Vovchanchyn postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pindegren trying to control but Vovchanchyn postures up.
Pindegren tries to get to full guard but Vovchanchyn has control of the leg.
Pindegren trying to hold on to Vovchanchyn's head to control him but Vovchanchyn postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren is looking for a sweep. Vovchanchyn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vovchanchyn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn decides to return to a standing position.
Pindegren pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vovchanchyn back to the cage. Pindegren follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook. Pindegren ducked under it nicely.
Vovchanchyn slips a jab from Pindegren.
Pindegren slips a straight right by Vovchanchyn.
Pindegren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Pindegren connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn throws a body punch but Pindegren moves out of range.
Pindegren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pindegren misses with a hook. Vovchanchyn ducked under it nicely.
Vovchanchyn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Lentti Pindegren has been cut.
Vovchanchyn throws a combination that misses
and Pindegren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn dodges the punch combination from Pindegren.
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vovchanchyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pindegren.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Pindegren scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pindegren lands with a nice combination. Vovchanchyn backs away looking to recover.
Vovchanchyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pindegren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vovchanchyn misses with a combination
and Pindegren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wanderlei Vovchanchyn.
I think Vovchanchyn 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
During a confident post fight interview, Wanderlei Vovchanchyn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep 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
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera has chosen Your Hand in Mine as his entrance music. Carlos Rivera acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
26
193 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
|
190 cm
27
197 lbs
19 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera moves away from the strike by Overeem.
Rivera punishes Overeem's body with a nice straight punch.
Overeem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rivera to score with a decent uppercut.
Rivera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rivera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Overeem misses with a body shot.
Overeem jabs Rivera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Overeem sizes up Rivera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rivera scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem thumps Rivera with a low kick.
Overeem throws the kick towards the body but Rivera avoids it.
Overeem tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Overeem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Overeem.
Overeem misses with a straight left.
Overeem ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Overeem motions for Rivera to come forward. Overeem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Overeem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivera throws the left hand but Overeem avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Overeem.
Overeem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Overeem.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem throws the kick towards the body but Rivera avoids it.
Rivera checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera lands with a good body shot.
Overeem throws a head kick but Rivera moves out of range.
Overeem clobbers Rivera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Overeem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivera.
Overeem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem misses with a leg kick
and Rivera counters with a low kick, right behind Overeem 's knee.
Rivera moves out of range as Overeem throws a body kick.
Rivera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Overeem punishes Rivera's body with a nice straight punch.
Rivera throws a leg kick
and Overeem counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Overeem.
Overeem throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Overeem misses with a body shot.
Overeem throws a jab when Rivera was well out of range.
Overeem looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rivera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Overeem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rivera staying out of range there.
Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Overeem avoids the body shot from Rivera.
Overeem throws out a powerful jab.
Alistair Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Overeem. That's going to slow Rivera down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Overeem there as he acknowledges the shot.
Overeem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Overeem throws a front kick that sends Rivera stumbling back into the cage.
Rivera staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overeem.
Overeem misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Overeem stalks Rivera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rivera's face. Rivera staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera blocks a jab.
Rivera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rivera throws a lazy right hand but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
That's time! Overeem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Overeem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Overeem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivera misses with an uppercut
and Overeem counters with a nice body shot.
Rivera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Overeem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Overeem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Overeem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rivera's head.
Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Overeem throws out the jab.
Rivera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Overeem finds it's way round the side to connect with Rivera's head.
Alistair Overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
Overeem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rivera scores with a hook to the body. Overeem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rivera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Overeem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Overeem.
Overeem misses with a body shot.
Rivera connects with a jab.
Rivera misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rivera, right into the meat.
Rivera avoids a kick to the body.
Overeem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Overeem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Overeem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rivera is out of range and Overeem settles back down.
Rivera moves out of range of the strikes.
Overeem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Overeem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem thows a leg kick but Rivera checks it
and Rivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rivera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera fails with the takedown.
Overeem ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Overeem misses the jab.
Overeem misses with a low kick.
Overeem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Overeem scores with a nice strike.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Overeem.
Overeem scores with a hook to the body. Rivera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Overeem throws out a leg kick but Rivera moves out of range and Overeem only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera misses with a looping left.
Overeem just misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Overeem. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera slips under a jab.
Overeem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rivera counters with a straight right hand.
Rivera throws out a powerful jab.
Overeem misses with an uppercut
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Overeem throws a right hand that misses
and Rivera counters with a right hand to the body.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Overeem.
Overeem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera checks the leg kick.
Rivera blocks the body kick.
Rivera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Overeem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivera is defended easily by Overeem.
Rivera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Overeem misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Overeem misses with a kick to the body.
Overeem scores with a one two! Rivera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Overeem throws a jab when Rivera was well out of range.
Overeem tries a low kick but Rivera avoids it.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Overeem is out of range and Rivera settles back down.
Overeem fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rivera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Overeem can pounce on him.
Rivera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Overeem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Overeem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Overeem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rivera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Overeem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.
Overeem's corner calls for a 1-2. Overeem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rivera.
Overeem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivera.
Rivera walks into a left hand.
Overeem looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Overeem throws a nice looking combination but Rivera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Overeem scores with a spinning back kick!
Overeem throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a nice looking combination but Rivera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivera lands a nice hook to Overeem's body. Overeem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Overeem fails to land with a series of punches.
Overeem with a nice cross.
Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overeem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.
Rivera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Overeem connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rivera scrambles back to his feet.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Rivera preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is stalling in the full guard.
Rivera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Carlos Rivera hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rivera blocks the body kick.
Rivera takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a few strikes there.
Overeem tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rivera is able to avoid easily.
Overeem throws a body kick that misses.
Overeem looks to throw the jab but Rivera is out of range.
Overeem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivera throws out the jab.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Overeem is just out of range.
Overeem misses the shot to the body.
Overeem is looking to slow Rivera down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Overeem as Rivera shoots in.
Overeem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Overeem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hektor Bombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bombard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bonaparte - Boycott Everything . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
28
185 lbs
12 - 10 - 1 |
|
180 cm
30
180 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
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
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Hektor Bombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kala!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kala just misses with a punch to the body.
Bombard looks to land a left hand but Kala moved out of range nicely.
Bombard misses with a body shot.
Bombard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bombard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kala misses the shot to the body.
Bombard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kala.
A shot to the liver by Kala. Beautiful body shot.
Kala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bombard avoids it really well and circles away.
Kala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bombard.
Kala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombard was well out of range. Poor timing from Kala.
Bombard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kala circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kala.
Kala takes a swing at Bombard's ribcage but misses.
Bombard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kala works Bombard's body with a nice hook.
Kala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kala is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bombard rather than just go for the knockout.
Bombard looks to land a combination but Kala avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombard moves out of range of the strikes.
Kala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kala throws a body punch but Bombard moves out of range.
Bombard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kala swings for the body but Bombard moves out of range.
Kala scores with a body shot.
Bombard moves into the clinch.
Bombard missing with knees to the body.
Bombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kala's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombard has a couple of punches blocked by Kala.
Kala is trying to maintain a safe position but Bombard gets an underhook and turns Kala into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bombard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kala is trying to break the clinch but Bombard has him pressed against the cage.
Bombard lands a right hand.
Kala wants to break free but Bombard has control.
Bombard lands with a light punch inside.
Kala content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Bombard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bombard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kala throws out the jab.
Bombard looks to land a right hand but Kala moved out of range.
Bombard avoids the body shot from Kala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombard lunges at Kala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kala's hand.
Bombard looks to land a right hand but Kala moved out of range.
Bombard misses with a body shot.
Kala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kala misses with a wild body shot.
Kala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bombard.
Kala blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombard throws a right hand that misses
and Kala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bombard misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalle Kala will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bombard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombard moves away.
Kala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bombard.
Kala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bombard misses.
Kala misses with a jab to the body
and Bombard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bombard's head.
Bombard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kala.
Bombard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bombard throws a body punch but Kala moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombard throws an off balance right hand
and Kala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bombard closes the distance but Kala moves to the side
and Kala counters with a nice uppercut.
Kala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bombard sprawls well. Bombard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kala gets slowly back to his feet.
Kala lands a jab to the nose.
Bombard misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombard blocks a jab.
Bombard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bombard throws a nice looking combination but Kala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bombard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bombard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kala shoots for a takedown but Bombard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hektor Bombard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kala.
Bombard avoids the body shot from Kala.
Kala lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombard takes a swing at Kala's ribcage but misses.
Kala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bombard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bombard tries to close the distance and clinch but Kala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bombard avoids the body shot from Kala.
Kala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bombard momentarily.
Kala throws a hook but Bombard avoids it easily.
Bombard is looking to clinch.
Kala throws a series of strikes that have Bombard backpedaling.
Bombard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalle Kala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bombard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kala.
Kala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bombard.
Kala lands a slapping body shot.
Kala takes a swing at Bombard's ribcage but misses.
Bombard tries to clinch but Kala moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombard moves away.
Kala looks for a takedown but Bombard sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Kala as he connects with a hook.
Bombard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kala swats away the attempt to clinch by Bombard.
Kala keeps the fight on the outside.
Bombard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kala was well out of range. Poor timing from Bombard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kala. Bombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Bombard misses.
Bombard swings for the body but Kala moves out of range.
Bombard misses with a straight left.
Bombard avoids the body shot from Kala.
Kala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bombard is fending him off so far but Kala persists. Nope, Bombard circles away and we're back to standing.
Bombard feints a jab promting Kala to slip. Bombard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kala slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bombard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kala moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kala throws a good cross that connects.
Bombard throws a body punch but Kala moves out of range.
Bombard misses with a wild body shot.
Bombard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bombard misses with a wild body shot.
Bombard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kala.
Kala misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Kala misses with a body punch
and Bombard counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala slips a jab and a cross from Bombard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kala just misses with a punch to the body.
Kala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bombard misses with a looping left.
Kalle Kala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bombard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kala misses the shot to the body.
Hektor Bombard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bombard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kala counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bombard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bombard ducks right into an uppercut from Kala.
Bombard throws out a loose jab but Kala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombard misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bombard just misses with a punch to the body.
Kala feints and as Bombard raises his hands in defense, Kala changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kala 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kala!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dayton Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana comes into the arena with Slayer - Angel Of Death blaring out of the sound system. Negreanu has chosen Make Her Say - Kid Cudi as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Daniel Negreanu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
26
165 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
|
177 cm
27
164 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
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
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dayton Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Negreanu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Negreanu lands a body shot.
Montana looks to land a combination. Negreanu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Montana looks to land a left hand but Negreanu moved out of range nicely.
Negreanu swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Montana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Negreanu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana throws a poor cross that misses
letting Negreanu counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Negreanu. That's going to slow Montana down.
Negreanu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montana on the side of the head.
Montana misses with a hook
and Montana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Negreanu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Negreanu wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Montana.
Negreanu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montana on the side of the head.
Negreanu cracks Montana with an open hand slap.
Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Negreanu was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana.
Montana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Negreanu tries to clinch up.
Daniel Negreanu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu connects with an inside leg kick.
Negreanu lands an overhand right.
Montana shoots in for a takedown but Negreanu shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dayton Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Negreanu.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Negreanu - that will leave a mark!
Negreanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana misses with a combination
and Negreanu counters with a nice body kick.
Negreanu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Montana misses with a left hand
and Negreanu counters with a nice body kick.
Negreanu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Montana.
Negreanu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Montana is rocked!
Negreanu drops Montana with a beautiful combination! Montana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Negreanu is looking for the KO!
Oh Montana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Negreanu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montana's sensitive parts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Montana crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Negreanu - the referee stops the clock and Montana gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Negreanu. Montana manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Negreanu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Montana gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Negreanu gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Negreanu!
A very excited looking Daniel Negreanu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Temugin Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by War Dogs. Temugin Khan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
27
186 lbs
22 - 1 - 0 |
|
188 cm
30
180 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
World class 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
22 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Temugin Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alavaara moves into the clinch successfully.
Alavaara is looking to control Khan's arms but Khan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alavaara has his back to the cage.
Alavaara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alavaara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alavaara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alavaara lands a good knee to the midsection. Khan won't want to take too many of those.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alavaara blocks an uppercut.
Khan working aggressively here.
Alavaara gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan pushes Alavaara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alavaara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alavaara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khan avoids it.
Alavaara blocking some punches.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Alavaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alavaara is working Khan over against the cage.
Alavaara keeps control of Khan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khan blocking some punches.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Alavaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alavaara can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan pushes Alavaara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alavaara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Alavaara lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Alavaara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Alavaara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khan.
A hook to the body from Alavaara.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alavaara.
Alavaara stalling against the cage.
Alavaara has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Khan avoiding damage as Alavaara throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alavaara.
Alavaara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alavaara 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.
Alavaara throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Temugin Khan has been cut.
Khan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khan is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alavaara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khan can pounce on him.
Good work by Khan as he checks the leg kick.
Khan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alavaara is out of range.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alavaara.
Alavaara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khan blocks a head kick by Alavaara.
Alavaara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alavaara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mauri Alavaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alavaara, right into the meat.
Khan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khan lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alavaara misses with a jab to the body
and Alavaara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Alavaara throws the kick towards the body but Khan avoids it.
A jab lands there for Alavaara.
Alavaara moves out of range as Khan throws a body kick.
Alavaara looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
Alavaara lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alavaara swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick.
Alavaara closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Alavaara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Temugin Khan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Alavaara.
Alavaara lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Alavaara moves out of range easily.
Alavaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alavaara looks to land a body kick but Khan moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khan.
Khan misses with a body kick.
Alavaara scores with a nice body kick.
Alavaara throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Khan throws a leg kick which misses Alavaara's front leg but catches the back leg as Alavaara tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alavaara connects with the punch.
Khan tries to work over Alavaara's front leg with a kick but Alavaara checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Khan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alavaara - the referee stops the clock and Khan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alavaara. Khan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alavaara.
Alavaara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Alavaara's shoulder, as Alavaara tries to avoid the shot.
Alavaara cracks Khan with an open hand slap.
Alavaara misses with a low kick.
Alavaara swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Alavaara thuds a left hand into Khan's body.
Alavaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Khan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alavaara swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Alavaara with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to land a leg kick but Alavaara is out of range.
Alavaara lands with a cross.
Khan is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Alavaara! Khan is out on his feet! Alavaara rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Khan is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Khan is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauri Alavaara!
Mauri Alavaara thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
92% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Clem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Full Trucker Effect. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
27
215 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
|
182 cm
28
205 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Clem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elliot Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clem throws a body kick that misses.
Clem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Clem slams his shin into Saunders's torso.
Saunders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clem connects with a leg kick. Saunders looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clem has managed to clinch.
Clem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders works on Clem's body with a couple of short punches.
Clem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clem.
Clem working aggressively here.
Saunders wants a takedown but no success here.
Saunders blocking some punches.
Clem lands with a left to the head.
Saunders stalling in the clinch but Clem improves position.
Clem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clem prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Elliot Saunders has been cut.
Clem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clem cracks Saunders with a nice body shot.
Clem lands a damaging elbow.
Clem presses Saunders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saunders looks gassed!
Clem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Clem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saunders or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clem lands an elbow that stopped Saunders in his tracks for a moment.
Clem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Clem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clem obliges.
Clem lands an elbow just above Saunders 's eye.
Clem lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Clem.
That has opened up Elliot Saunders's cut even more.
A shot in the inside from Clem.
Clem lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clem lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clem.
Clem gets through Saunders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Elliot Saunders's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Clem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saunders tries to work over Clem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Clem.
Elliot Saunders's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Clem works on Saunders's body with a couple of short punches.
Clem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Clem.
Clem scores with a shot to the side of Saunders's head.
A short left from Clem.
Clem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Clem.
Clem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Elliot Saunders's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bubba Clem!
An intense looking Bubba Clem took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Merry Christmas, sorry about the bruises.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
91% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Apanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Torni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torni is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gallowbraid - Ashen Eidolon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
24
195 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
|
189 cm
25
190 lbs
16 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Apanson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Torni!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apanson avoids the body shot from Torni.
Apanson checks a low kick from Torni.
Apanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torni.
Apanson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apanson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Torni throws the left hand but Apanson avoids the punch easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Apanson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Torni - the referee stops the clock and Apanson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Torni. Apanson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Torni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apanson.
Apanson moves away from the strike by Torni.
Apanson misses with a wild body shot.
Torni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torni misses with a head kick.
Torni wants to land a leg kick but Apanson is out of range.
Torni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apanson. That did some damage!
Apanson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apanson scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torni thows a leg kick but Apanson checks it
and Apanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Torni throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apanson checks a leg kick.
Torni throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Apanson.
Torni takes one to the side of the head.
Apanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torni throws a head kick that misses.
Torni cracks the inside of Apanson's front leg.
Torni misses with a body punch
and Apanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Apanson can pounce on him.
Apanson scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apanson.
Torni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apanson tests Torni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apanson checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Torni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters circling a little - Torni finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lauri Torni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torni 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.
Apanson scores with a hook.
Torni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apanson is out of range and Torni settles back down.
Torni misses the shot to the body.
Torni misses with a leg kick.
Torni throws a leg kick but Apanson moved away.
Lauri Torni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Apanson looks to land a right hand but Torni moved out of range.
Torni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apanson shoots in for a double leg but Torni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Apanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Torni's head.
Torni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apanson.
Torni blocks a low kick nicely.
Torni motions for Apanson to come forward. Torni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torni scoring well with a low kick there.
Torni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Torni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Apanson.
Apanson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Apanson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torni misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apanson 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 Torni has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torni and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apanson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Torni's guard.
Torni wants to stand but Apanson is controlling the position.
Apanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torni keeping moving, preventing Apanson from controlling successfully.
Torni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apanson is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torni wriggles free and stands up.
Torni is looking to chop away at Apanson's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Torni dominated that round.
That's time! Apanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Torni misses with a wild body shot.
Torni throws a head kick that misses.
Torni misses the shot to the body.
Torni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torni throws a leg kick but Apanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Torni throws a hook but Apanson avoids it easily.
Torni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Torni.
Apanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Torni fails to land with a series of punches.
Apanson misses with a wild body shot.
Apanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torni.
Apanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torni tries to work over Apanson's front leg with a kick but Apanson checks it.
Torni throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apanson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Torni quickly recovers to half guard.
Torni has one foot on Apanson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Apanson.
Torni tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torni 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 Apanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Torni throws a sloppy head kick and Apanson moves out of range easily.
Apanson lands with a kick to the ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apanson checks a leg kick.
Torni scores with a jab. Apanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Torni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Apanson lands a lovely overhand right.
Torni throws a push kick but Apanson slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Apanson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Torni looks to land a combination but Apanson avoids it well.
Torni misses with a low kick as Apanson jumps back.
Torni misses with a body kick.
Apanson 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.
Torni throws a leg kick but Apanson checks it.
Apanson needs to keep his hands up - Torni had a free shot at his head there.
Apanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torni.
A punch combination from Torni misses.
Torni throws a body punch but Apanson moves out of range.
Torni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apanson is out of range and Torni settles back down.
Torni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apanson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torni's sensitive parts.
Torni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Apanson.
A cross from Apanson lands.
Apanson checks a leg kick nicely.
Torni misses with a body shot.
Torni scores with a nice head shot.
Torni leaves Apanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Torni throws a leg kick but Apanson checks it.
Apanson punishes Torni's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apanson lands a head kick. Torni smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Apanson.
Torni just misses with a punch to the body.
Torni throws a leg kick
and Apanson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Torni throws a sloppy head kick
and Apanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torni is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Apanson.
Apanson misses with an uppercut. Torni saw that one coming.
Torni lands the left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torni 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Torni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Apanson dives in and grabs Torni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torni pushes down on Apanson's head and hops out.
Good work by Apanson as he checks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Torni!
Apanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torni has time to react.
Apanson looks to land a left hand but Torni moved out of range nicely.
Torni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torni scores with a hook to the body. Apanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torni moves out of range as Apanson strikes.
Torni jabs Apanson right on the nose. Apanson blinks but takes it well.
Torni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Apanson checks a low kick from Torni.
Torni throws a low kick but Apanson moves out of range easily.
Apanson misses with a low kick.
Apanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torni tries a head kick but it misses.
Torni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apanson.
Torni staying out of range there.
Torni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Apanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Torni scrambles back to his feet.
Torni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Torni misses.
Apanson slips a straight right by Torni.
Torni cracks the inside of Apanson's front leg.
Torni misses the shot to the body.
Torni tried to score with a low kick but Apanson checks it.
Torni throws a right hand that misses
and Apanson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torni's knee momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apanson checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni slips under a jab.
Torni tries a head kick but it misses.
Torni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Apanson throws a leg kick but Torni checks it.
Torni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apanson is out of range and Torni settles back down.
Lauri Torni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apanson blocks a leg kick.
Apanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torni is fending him off so far but Apanson persists. Nope, Torni circles away and we're back to standing.
Apanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torni.
Apanson misses with a left hand
and Torni counters with a big head kick but Apanson shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torni tries a low kick but Apanson avoids it.
Good work by Apanson as he checks the leg kick.
Apanson slips under a jab.
Apanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Torni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apanson feints and then cracks Torni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torni down.
Apanson slips a jab and a cross from Torni.
A slow jab from Apanson misses its intended target.
Torni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apanson.
No joy there for Torni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Torni tenderised Apanson's leg. Apanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torni throws a lazy head kick
and Apanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torni slips under a jab from Apanson.
Apanson looks for a takedown but Torni sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Apanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torni looks to score with a jab to the body but Apanson is just out of range.
Torni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torni wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apanson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torni under the eye.
Torni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Torni avoids the body shot from Apanson.
Torni throws a front kick aimed at Apanson's knee but Apanson avoids it well.
Torni misses with a wild body shot.
Torni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apanson is out of range.
A head kick misses from Apanson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apanson scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Torni really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Torni looks to throw the jab but Apanson is out of range.
Torni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torni throws a leg kick
and Apanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torni tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Apanson tenderised Torni's leg. Torni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters circling a little - Apanson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Torni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apanson.
Torni looks to score with a jab to the body but Apanson is just out of range.
A jab from Apanson does it's job there.
Torni blocks a jab.
Torni tries a low kick but Apanson avoids it.
Apanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Apanson on the side of the head.
Torni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torni 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.
Apanson misses with a straight left.
Torni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apanson is out of range and Torni settles back down.
Torni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Torni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apanson.
Apanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Torni looks to throw the jab but Apanson is out of range.
Torni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torni throws a leg kick
and Apanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Torni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Torni throws a leg kick but Apanson moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni misses with a low kick as Apanson jumps back.
Torni thows a leg kick but Apanson checks it
and Apanson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torni thinking.
Torni drops his hands momentarily and Apanson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Torni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apanson checks it well.
Torni misses with a leg kick
and Apanson counters with a low kick, right behind Torni 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torni.
Torni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torni throws a leg kick that misses.
Apanson slips under a jab.
Apanson thuds his shin into the meat of Torni's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Torni.
Torni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apanson manages to avoid it.
Torni misses the shot to the body.
Torni is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Apanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torni.
That kick from Apanson tenderised Torni's leg. Torni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apanson avoids the body shot from Torni.
Torni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apanson checks it well.
Apanson throws a body punch but Torni moves out of range.
Apanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Torni blocks the leg kick.
Torni looks to land a body kick but Apanson moved away.
Apanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Torni.
Torni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Apanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Torni's head.
Torni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torni throws a hook to the side of Apanson's head but Apanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torni tries a low kick but Apanson avoids it.
Apanson throws a jab when Torni was well out of range.
Torni lands a jab to Apanson's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torni.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Torni. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torni.
Torni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apanson on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Torni dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Torni loads up on a big right hand but Apanson slips the punch.
Torni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Torni misses with a leg kick.
Apanson takes one to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Torni.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torni.
Apanson checks a leg kick nicely.
Apanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torni throws a lazy body kick
and Apanson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Torni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Torni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Torni.
Torni motions for Apanson to come forward. Torni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torni tried to score with a low kick but Apanson checks it.
Torni blocks a jab.
Apanson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torni throws a front kick that sends Apanson stumbling back into the cage.
Torni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Torni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torni moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni throws a front kick aimed at Apanson's knee but Apanson avoids it well.
Torni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torni throws a leg kick
and Apanson counters with an outside leg kick.
Torni lands with a hook. Apanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torni misses with a body shot.
Apanson avoids the body shot from Torni.
Torni connects with a leg kick. Apanson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Torni thows a leg kick but Apanson checks it
and Apanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apanson throws a leg kick which misses Torni's front leg but catches the back leg as Torni tries to avoid it.
Torni is looking to chop away at Apanson's legs.
Torni connects with a crisp jab.
Torni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torni misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apanson feints and as Torni raises his hands in defense, Apanson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Apanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torni wants to stand but Apanson is controlling the position.
Apanson looking to pass the guard.
Torni keeping moving, preventing Apanson from controlling successfully.
Apanson is really struggling to control Torni but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apanson stops Torni from standing up.
Lauri Torni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Apanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Torni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johan Apanson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Apanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Torni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Torni misses.
A low kick from Torni misses
and Apanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apanson scores with a jab.
Johan Apanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torni scores with a push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Torni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Torni winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Torni!
Lauri Torni is the new middleweight champion!
Lauri Torni gave a mention to Undead clothing. All items 10$ 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Om Nom Nom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lai has chosen KoRn - Twisted Transistor as his entrance music. Om Nom Nom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
24
220 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
|
181 cm
31
209 lbs
31 - 10 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Om Nom Nom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kung Lai!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lai checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lai.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nom Nom. That's going to slow Lai down.
Lai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nom Nom.
Nom Nom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nom Nom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nom Nom throws a right hand that Lai ducks under and follows up with a left that Lai also avoids with ease.
Om Nom Nom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nom Nom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lai counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lai misses the shot to the body.
Lai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lai fakes the leg kick and cracks Nom Nom in the body.
Lai tries to land a front kick but Nom Nom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lai with a hook.
Nom Nom tried to score with a low kick but Lai checks it.
Lai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nom Nom scores with a sloppy right hand. Lai should have avoided that one.
Nom Nom throws a right and a left that Lai avoids nicely.
Lai jabs Nom Nom right on the nose. Nom Nom blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai lands a leg kick that knocks Nom Nom off balance momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lai.
Nom Nom is breathing heavily.
Nom Nom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Om Nom Nom has been cut.
Kung Lai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lai wants to clinch.
Nom Nom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nom Nom gets tackled into the cage by Lai. Lai maintains the clinch.
Nom Nom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lai prevents a body shot from Nom Nom.
Lai misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nom Nom's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nom Nom tries to break the clinch but Lai is controlling the position.
Nom Nom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nom Nom stalls.
Nom Nom prevents a body shot from Lai.
A short uppercut from Lai.
Lai lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai has a couple of punches blocked by Nom Nom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nom Nom.
Nom Nom can't find room to land a body shot as Lai controls the action.
Lai has Nom Nom pressed against the cage, preventing Nom Nom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nom Nom gets through Lai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lai obliges.
Lai throws a punch but it's blocked by Nom Nom.
Nom Nom tries to throw a body punch but Lai avoids it by throwing Nom Nom back against the cage.
Nom Nom misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai misses with a punch to the body.
Lai misses with a body punch.
Nom Nom managing to block the knees to the body from Lai.
Lai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nom Nom is defending well for now.
Lai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nom Nom.
Lai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nom Nom.
Lai lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lai cracks Nom Nom with a nice body shot.
Nom Nom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lai struggles to land a body shot inside as Nom Nom controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Om Nom Nom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nom Nom misses with a low kick.
Lai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nom Nom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nom Nom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lai looks to score with a jab to the body but Nom Nom is just out of range.
Nom Nom lands the left hand.
Nom Nom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lai tries a low kick but Nom Nom avoids it.
Nom Nom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Nom Nom.
Nom Nom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nom Nom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nom Nom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Nom Nom misses.
Nom Nom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lai counters with a low kick, right behind Nom Nom 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nom Nom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lai can pounce on him.
Lai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nom Nom.
Lai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nom Nom will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lai throws a body kick that misses.
Lai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nom Nom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nom Nom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lai.
Both fighters circling a little - Lai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nom Nom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lai can pounce on him.
Lai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lai clobbers Nom Nom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nom Nom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lai jabs Nom Nom right on the nose. Nom Nom blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Lai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lai scores with a sloppy right hand. Nom Nom should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Lai catches Nom Nom right on the button with a cross.
Nom Nom walks into a straight right hand from Lai.
Lai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nom Nom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nom Nom looks to score with a jab to the body but Lai is just out of range.
Nom Nom takes one on the button.
Lai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lai, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lai.
Lai with a hook.
Lai scores with a nice body kick.
Lai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nom Nom doesn't seem bothered though.
Lai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nom Nom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai cracks Nom Nom with an open hand slap.
Nom Nom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lai feints and then cracks Nom Nom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nom Nom down.
Lai fakes the leg kick and cracks Nom Nom in the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Lai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lai connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lai lands a head kick!
Nom Nom is rocked!
Nom Nom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lai punishes Nom Nom's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Nom Nom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lai clinches with his opponent.
Lai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nom Nom backwards.
Lai creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nom Nom's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nom Nom drops to his knees and Lai pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kung Lai!
A very excited looking Kung Lai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
