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BHFC 112 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Totto Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Mixter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TJ Mixter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Totto Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, TJ Mixter!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mixter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mixter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mixter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karlsson tries to bum rush Mixter with a series of wild strikes but Mixter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mixter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mixter decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
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!
Good shot there by Karlsson.
Mixter shoots for a double leg takedown but Karlsson sprawls well. He's pushed Mixter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karlsson.
Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Mixter finds it's target.
Karlsson scores with a push kick.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Mixter avoids them all with ease.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Mixter avoids nicely.
Totto Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mixter.
Mixter misses with an uppercut.
Mixter fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Mixter moves out of range.
Karlsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karlsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mixter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Totto Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Mixter.
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karlsson!
A combination from Karlsson does no damage.
Karlsson is looking to slow Mixter down with leg kicks.
Mixter shoots in and drives through. Karlsson sprawls well.
Karlsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Karlsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Totto Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mixter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mixter circles away.
Karlsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Mixter. Beautiful body shot.
Karlsson misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mixter closes the distance and pushes Karlsson back into the ropes.
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mixter moves out of range as Karlsson throws a body kick.
Karlsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Mixter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mixter shoots for a takedown but Karlsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mixter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karlsson's waist but Karlsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mixter off to one side.
Karlsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karlsson catches Mixter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karlsson, right into the meat.
Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mixter. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mixter.
Mixter tries a head kick but it misses.
Mixter shoots for a double leg takedown but Karlsson sprawls well. He's pushed Mixter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karlsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karlsson duly obliges.
That kick from Karlsson tenderised Mixter's leg. Mixter is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mixter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mixter has managed to clinch.
Mixter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Karlsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mixter's efforts to push away.
Karlsson working hard to break the clinch.
Mixter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mixter wants to get back to striking at distance but Karlsson won't allow it.
Mixter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson pulls Mixter into guard.
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Mixter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mixter throws a strike but Karlsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mixter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karlsson is one step ahead there.
Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Karlsson trying to control but Mixter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mixter pulls Karlsson in to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karlsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karlsson tries to stand but Mixter is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totto Karlsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karlsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karlsson throws a head kick but Mixter moves out of range.
Karlsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Karlsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Mixter is trying to break free.
Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson tries to clinch up.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Mixter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Karlsson does no damage.
Mixter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Karlsson is looking for a sweep.
Mixter decides to stand back up. Mixter steps back and let's Karlsson get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson moves into range and clinches up with Mixter.
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Totto Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlsson swinging wildly here.
Mixter wants to clinch up but Karlsson keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mixter closes the distance and clinches up with Karlsson, looking for a takedown. Mixter pushes Karlsson against the ropes but Karlsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mixter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mixter circles away.
Karlsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mixter's head.
Mixter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Karlsson wants to clinch.
Karlsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mixter circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Mixter is looking to clinch but Karlsson is avoiding it.
Mixter shoots in but Karlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karlsson scores with a three punch combo!
Mixter 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Mixter shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Totto Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Mixter.
Mixter fails with a takedown attempt.
Mixter is breathing heavily.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Mixter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson wants to clinch up but Mixter keeps it at a distance.
Mixter moves in looking to clinch but Karlsson pushes him off.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mixter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karlsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mixter thows a body shot but no joy.
Mixter looks to land a combination. Karlsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Totto Karlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mixter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karlsson pinned against the ropes. Karlsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mixter tries to clinch up but Karlsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mixter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karlsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mixter dodges the punch combination from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mixter back to the ropes. Karlsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Karlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karlsson clinches.
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mixter shoots in for a double leg but Karlsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Mixter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mixter is looking to clinch but Karlsson is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Karlsson.
Karlsson moves into the clinch.
Karlsson is trying to force a seperation but Mixter has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karlsson as Mixter tries to tie him up.
Mixter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karlsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Karlsson has had enough of the clinch but Mixter keeps him there for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson tries to break the clinch but Mixter is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karlsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mixter tries to circle away but Karlsson has him pinned against the ropes.
Karlsson is trying to break the clinch but Mixter has him pressed against the ropes.
Mixter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to circle away but Mixter has him pinned against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totto Karlsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Karlsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mixter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karlsson scrambles back to his feet.
Karlsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mixter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mixter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mixter closes the distance and clinches.
Karlsson trying to control the position but instead, Mixter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karlsson into the ropes.
Karlsson tries to circle away but Mixter has him pinned against the ropes.
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Mixter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mixter manages to avoid it.
Mixter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlsson circles away.
Mixter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mixter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
Totto Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Mixter.
Karlsson lands a two punch combo.
Mixter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Mixter moves out of range.
Mixter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karlsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mixter's sensitive parts.
Karlsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Mixter throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mixter shoots for a double leg takedown but Karlsson sprawls well. He's pushed Mixter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mixter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karlsson defends it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karlsson!
Karlsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karlsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mixter misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson looks to land a combination but Mixter avoids it well.
Karlsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Mixter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mixter throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson tries to bum rush Mixter with a series of wild strikes but Mixter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karlsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson throws a one two combo.
Mixter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mixter tries to clinch up.
Karlsson blocks a jab.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Karlsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mixter shoots for a takedown but Karlsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karlsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mixter, pushing him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mixter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karlsson's efforts to push away.
Karlsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karlsson is trying to break free.
Mixter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karlsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mixter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karlsson can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Karlsson. Those never looked like landing.
Karlsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mixter clinches up with Karlsson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mixter is trying to stall.
Karlsson tries to break the clinch but Mixter is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mixter tries to break the clinch but Karlsson is controlling the position.
Mixter is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Karlsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Mixter with that takedown attempt.
Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mixter instigates a clinch.
Karlsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Totto Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mixter is trying to force a seperation but Karlsson has the dominant position.
Mixter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mixter is trying to maintain a safe position but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns Mixter into the ropes.
TJ Mixter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mixter tries to pull guard but Karlsson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mixter drops back down to his feet.
Karlsson working hard to break the clinch.
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Totto Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karlsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Totto Karlsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Potnoir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aimo Paukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Potnoir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aimo Paukku!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potnoir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Potnoir lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Potnoir.
It looks like Aimo Paukku has been cut.
Potnoir misses with a head kick.
Potnoir keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paukku.
Paukku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paukku wants it to stay on the feet.
Paukku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potnoir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paukku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potnoir tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paukku counters by clinching up.
Potnoir scores with a knee to the head.
Potnoir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potnoir blocks a head kick by Paukku.
Potnoir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paukku is looking to regain half guard here but Potnoir keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potnoir trying to control the position but Paukku is working away.
Potnoir thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Potnoir decides to stand back up.
Jason Potnoir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potnoir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Potnoir leaves Paukku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paukku looks gassed!
Paukku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paukku moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Paukku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Potnoir's waist but Potnoir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paukku off to one side.
Jason Potnoir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aimo Paukku.
Potnoir gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potnoir decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Potnoir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paukku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Potnoir.
Potnoir connects with a leg kick. Paukku looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Paukku tries to clinch up.
Potnoir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paukku on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Potnoir stands up.
Potnoir lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potnoir gets the takedown into side control.
Potnoir stands up.
Potnoir tries a head kick but it misses.
Paukku gets tackled into the ropes by Potnoir. Potnoir maintains the clinch.
Potnoir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potnoir throws a head kick but Paukku moves out of range.
Paukku tries to bum rush Potnoir with a series of wild strikes but Potnoir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paukku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Potnoir pinned against the ropes. Potnoir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paukku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Potnoir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potnoir moves into range and clinches up with Paukku.
Potnoir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potnoir rushes Paukku and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potnoir unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Potnoir lands a knee to the head.
Potnoir scores with a knee to the head.
Potnoir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potnoir throws a head kick that Paukku semi-blocks.
Paukku tries to keep at a distance but Potnoir has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potnoir breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Paukku misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Potnoir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aimo Paukku's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paukku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Potnoir avoids it really well and circles away.
Paukku wants to clinch.
Paukku takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Potnoir finds it's way through Paukku's defenses.
Paukku is trying desperately to land a takedown but Potnoir is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Paukku.
Potnoir tries to clinch there but Paukku circles away.
Potnoir scores with a hook.
That has opened up Aimo Paukku's cut even more.
Jason Potnoir is winning the standup battle so far.
Paukku wants to clinch up but Potnoir keeps it at a distance.
Paukku is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Potnoir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Potnoir has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Potnoir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paukku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Potnoir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potnoir has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Paukku defend it? Potnoir steps over the head and cranks it - Paukku is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Potnoir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Potnoir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Crahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutaali Keijo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crahan comes to the ring accompanied by All That Remains - The Last Time. The crowd seem to be enjoying Keijo's choice of entrance music: CMX - Pyörivät Sähkökoneet. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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174 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Crahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutaali Keijo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crahan looks to throw the jab but Keijo is out of range.
Keijo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crahan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keijo has time to react.
Keijo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crahan.
Crahan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crahan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keijo.
Crahan throws a shot to the body.
Crahan moves away from the strike by Keijo.
Crahan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keijo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keijo lands a jab to the nose.
Crahan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keijo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crahan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keijo moves into range and clinches up with Crahan.
Crahan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crahan breaks from the clinch.
Crahan jabs at Keijo's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crahan scores with a sloppy right hand. Keijo should have avoided that one.
Crahan throws a hook to the side of Keijo's head but Keijo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keijo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crahan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crahan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Brutaali Keijo has been cut.
Crahan scores with a hook to the body. Keijo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keijo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crahan throws out the jab.
Crahan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keijo was well out of range. Poor timing from Crahan.
Keijo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keijo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keijo lands a nice looking body shot.
Keijo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crahan.
Crahan scores with a nice strike.
Crahan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Crahan both land. Nice combination.
Crahan lands a nice shot that snaps Keijo's head back.
Keijo missing with a left hand there. Crahan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crahan throws a shot from downtown. Keijo moves away and avoids it.
Crahan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crahan digs a good hook to Keijo's body.
Crahan scores with the left hand. Keijo knows he should have avoided that one.
Keijo is rocked!
Keijo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crahan's waist but Crahan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keijo off to one side.
Crahan misses with an uppercut.
Crahan cracks Keijo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Keijo falls backwards against the ropes. Crahan follows up with more strikes that drop Keijo to his knees. Crahan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Keijo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Crahan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belvedere IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belvedere IV's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Trae Tha Truth - Inkredible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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167 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Augustus Belvedere IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Belvedere IV.
Gonzo misses with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Belvedere IV as he connects with a hook.
Gonzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Belvedere IV tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Belvedere IV manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Belvedere IV just misses with a punch to the body.
Belvedere IV throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gonzo thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzo shoots in but no luck this time.
Belvedere IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzo gets a double leg takedown into Belvedere IV's guard.
Belvedere IV preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo wants to pass the guard but Belvedere IV is keeping the position.
Belvedere IV trying to control the position here.
Belvedere IV knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzo on the ground.
Gonzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzo content to stall in guard here.
Belvedere IV controls Gonzo momentarily but Gonzo frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Augustus Belvedere IV.
Gonzo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gonzo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gonzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzo trying to control but Belvedere IV is working from the bottom.
Gonzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belvedere IV working a defensive guard here.
Belvedere IV avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzo passes Belvedere IV's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo wants to pass to mount but Belvedere IV is defending the position.
Belvedere IV keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gonzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gonzo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gonzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belvedere IV doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonzo.
Gonzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gonzo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gonzo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Belvedere IV is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gonzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gonzo throws a strike but Belvedere IV avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gonzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belvedere IV circles away.
Gonzo dives in and scores a takedown into Belvedere IV's guard.
Belvedere IV is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Belvedere IV not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gonzo trying to control but Belvedere IV is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dr Gonzo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gonzo lands a slapping body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gonzo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzo.
Belvedere IV fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gonzo checks it well.
Gonzo tries for a takedown but Belvedere IV circles away easily
and Belvedere IV makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Augustus Belvedere IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Gonzo.
Gonzo checks a low kick from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV throws a jab when Gonzo was well out of range.
Belvedere IV falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzo counters with a single leg into guard. Belvedere IV didn't expect that.
Gonzo wants to control from the top but Belvedere IV keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo throws a strike but Belvedere IV rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gonzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belvedere IV will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belvedere IV trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belvedere IV wants to get up but he can't break Gonzo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dr Gonzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belvedere IV postures up.
Belvedere IV has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gonzo is proving hard to escape from.
Gonzo trying to keep a closed guard but Belvedere IV is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belvedere IV is aware though and is defending well.
Gonzo looking to control.
Gonzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belvedere IV gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gonzo has his foot on Belvedere IV's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belvedere IV works his way back into a safe position though.
Belvedere IV trying to control but Gonzo is working from the bottom.
Gonzo working for a triangle but Belvedere IV defends it easily.
Belvedere IV trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonzo's guard.
Gonzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IVis looking to pass into half guard but Gonzo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gonzo is in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belvedere IV looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzo is one step ahead there.
Belvedere IV avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belvedere IV preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belvedere IV is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gonzo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Belvedere IV will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gonzo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Belvedere IV - the referee stops the clock and Gonzo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Belvedere IV. Gonzo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Belvedere IV lands a really nice looking cross but Gonzo seems unphased.
Gonzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gonzo shoots in for a double leg but Belvedere IV sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzo moves out of range of the leg kick from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV wants to land a leg kick but Gonzo is out of range.
Gonzo moves out of range as Belvedere IV throws a body kick.
Belvedere IV misses with a leg kick
and Gonzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belvedere IV.
Gonzo shoots in and drives through. Belvedere IV sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Gonzo with that takedown attempt.
Augustus Belvedere IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Gonzo.
Belvedere IV misses with a head kick.
Gonzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Belvedere IV misses with a body shot.
Belvedere IV slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Belvedere IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belvedere IV throws a low kick but Gonzo avoids it.
Gonzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belvedere IV avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo shoots in for a takedown but Belvedere IV shows good takedown defense.
Augustus Belvedere IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belvedere IV.
Gonzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Belvedere IV lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gonzo fails with the takedown.
Belvedere IV throws a leg kick
and Gonzo counters with a good low kick that Belvedere IV was not able to check.
Belvedere IV throws a body punch but Gonzo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV throws a leg kick but Gonzo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Belvedere IV jabs at Gonzo's body.
Belvedere IV is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Belvedere IV misses with an uppercut. Gonzo saw that one coming.
Gonzo tries for a takedown but Belvedere IV sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gonzo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belvedere IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzo is just out of range.
Belvedere IV 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.
Belvedere IV throws a low kick, looking for Gonzo's leg but Gonzo calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzo has a takedown stuffed.
Jab by Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV tries to land a leg kick but Gonzo saw it coming and moves away.
Augustus Belvedere IV is winning the standup battle so far.
Belvedere IV throws an off balance right hand
and Gonzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belvedere IV's head.
Belvedere IV is trying to control the position but Gonzo postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belvedere IV is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzo landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Belvedere IV showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gonzo 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr Gonzo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hitokage Hakaisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mag Ne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ne has chosen Blå and Black - Nephew 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 Mag Ne was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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24
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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28
182 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hitokage Hakaisha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mag Ne!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakaisha shoots in for a double leg but Ne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ne throws a body punch but Hakaisha moves out of range.
Ne throws a right and a left that Hakaisha avoids nicely.
Hakaisha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hakaisha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ne swivels and escapes.
Ne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ne wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitokage Hakaisha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ne lunges at Hakaisha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hakaisha's hand.
Hakaisha shoots and misses
and Ne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakaisha throws a jab but it's blocked by Ne.
Ne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hakaisha has his takedown stuffed
and Ne counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakaisha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Ne misses.
Ne cracks Hakaisha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hakaisha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hakaisha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mag Ne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakaisha needs to keep his hands up - Ne had a free shot at his head there.
Hakaisha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ne slaps away a takedown attempt from Hakaisha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hakaisha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ne swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ne lands a jab to the head.
Hakaisha dodges the punch combination from Ne.
Hakaisha shoots in and drives through. Ne sprawls well.
Ne lands a nice shot that snaps Hakaisha's head back.
Mag Ne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hakaisha shoots for a takedown but Ne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hakaisha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Ne. No joy for Hakaisha on that attempt.
A shot to the liver by Ne. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ne thuds a left hand into Hakaisha's body.
Hakaisha is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Ne.
Hakaisha with a poor takedown
and Ne counters with a two punch combo.
Hakaisha is rocked!
Ne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Hakaisha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ne swinging wildly here.
Ne connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ne punishes Hakaisha's body with a nice straight punch.
Hakaisha seems to have got his legs back now.
Hakaisha needs to keep his hands up - Ne had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hakaisha.
Ne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakaisha manages to avoid it.
Ne looks to land a left hand but Hakaisha moved out of range nicely.
Hakaisha looks for a takedown but Ne sprawls well.
Hakaisha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hakaisha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ne with a jab.
Ne takes a swing at Hakaisha's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mag Ne dominated that round.
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.
Ne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ne wants it to stay on the feet.
Hakaisha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hakaisha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hakaisha scrambles back to his feet.
Ne scores with a shot to the body.
Ne 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.
Ne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakaisha has his takedown stuffed
and Ne counters with a one-two to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hakaisha might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hakaisha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ne moves away.
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!
Ne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ne clobbers Hakaisha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hakaisha misses with a lunging right hand
and Ne counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hakaisha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitokage Hakaisha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ne lands with an uppercut that bounces Hakaisha off the ropes and back into range.
Ne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ne feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hakaisha sprawling to the canvas! Hakaisha rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ne finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakaisha gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ne gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hakaisha is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mag Ne!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward has chosen Tap Out as his entrance music. Rick Ward is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
184 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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200 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Ward!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsson moves away.
Axelsson wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Axelsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ward counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ward cracks a nice hook into Axelsson's ribs.
Axelsson with a poor takedown
and Axelsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axelsson at a distance.
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsson.
Ward throws a body punch but Axelsson moves out of range.
Ward connects with a body shot that sends Axelsson's belly button to the back.
Ward catches Axelsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ward tests Axelsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ward bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Axelsson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ward swings for the body but Axelsson moves out of range.
Axelsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Axelsson blocks an uppercut.
Ward avoiding damage.
Axelsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ward is defending well for now.
Axelsson is trying to stall.
Ward is trying to pull guard but Axelsson has him pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson prevents a body shot from Ward.
Axelsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ward avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axelsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ward avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Axelsson prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Ward to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Axelsson as Ward tries to tie him up.
Axelsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ward is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ward gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ward is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Ward.
Axelsson shoots and misses
and Axelsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward cracks a nice hook into Axelsson's ribs.
Axelsson is breathing heavily.
Ward closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ward not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ward throws some wild stikes that Axelsson manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Ward works Axelsson's body with a nice hook.
Rick Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson tries to clinch up.
Ward takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsson moves away.
Ward scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ward closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ward wants to control but Axelsson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ward dominated that round.
That's time! Axelsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Axelsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward lands a slapping body shot.
Ward scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Ward.
Ward scores with the left hand. Axelsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Ward is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Axelsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
Ward throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axelsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsson shoots and misses
and Ward counters with a three punch combo that has Axelsson backing up. Axelsson nods at Ward to acknowledge the strikes.
Rick Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward throws a leg kick which misses Axelsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Axelsson tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Axelsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Ward lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ward throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ward closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ward lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is pushing down on Axelsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Axelsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ward throwing shots but Axelsson is blocking nicely.
Ward frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ward throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Axelsson because Ward loaded up on that one.
Ward working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ward misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward looking to secure an arm triangle but Axelsson defends it well.
Axelsson is looking to improve his position but Ward isn't that keen on the idea.
Ward throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ward thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ward misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward unloading with bombs!
Axelsson wants to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ward is working for a guillotine from mount but Axelsson frees his head quite easily.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Axelsson is looking to improve his position but Ward isn't that keen on the idea.
Axelsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rick Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward stalling away here and it's allowed Axelsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ward is looking to advance position but Axelsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ward sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsson is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsson manages to avoid it.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
Ward listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Axelsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axelsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ward.
Ward shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ward trying to pass the guard but Axelsson defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson wants to get back to full guard.
Ward passes to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ward decides to stand back up.
Ward swings for the body but Axelsson moves out of range.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Ward lands a body shot.
Ward misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Axelsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Ward lands a jab to Axelsson's midsection.
Ward lands a really nice looking cross but Axelsson seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Axelsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Ward is looking to slow Axelsson down with leg kicks.
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Ward scores with a body shot.
Ward lands an overhand right.
Ward lands a nice looking body shot.
Axelsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axelsson.
Axelsson fails with the takedown
and Ward counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ward swings for the body but Axelsson moves out of range.
Ward clobbers Axelsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ward tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ward can pounce on him.
Ward lands a body shot.
Ward looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ward lands a body shot.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Axelsson is trying to defend but Ward finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
Ward is trying to work for a kimura but Axelsson is defending well.
Axelsson looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ward has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Ward!
In his post fight interview, Rick Ward started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Starim Stal Overdreem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overdreem kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Motorhead-Iron Fist. Bruce Li has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Starim Stal Overdreem's chin.
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23
273 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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22
264 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Starim Stal Overdreem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Li!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overdreem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively.
That kick from Li tenderised Overdreem's leg. Overdreem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Li throws a right hand that Overdreem ducks under and follows up with a left that Overdreem also avoids with ease.
Li throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overdreem wants to clinch up but Li keeps it at a distance.
Li attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Overdreem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Li circles away.
Li throws a body kick the misses
and Overdreem counters with a nice leg kick.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Overdreem is out of range.
Overdreem throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and moves out of range.
Overdreem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Overdreem checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Overdreem misses with an uppercut.
Overdreem misses with a head kick.
Li walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Overdreem down.
Overdreem on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdreem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Li is out of range and Overdreem settles back down.
Li throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Overdreem is breathing heavily.
Li takes the fight into the clinch.
Li taking a breather.
Li lands a knee to the head.
Overdreem takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Overdreem is rocked!
Li is pushing Overdreem up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oh Overdreem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Overdreem is blocking nicely.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Overdreem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Overdreem dodges an elbow strike from Li.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Overdreem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Li throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Overdreem is blocking nicely.
Overdreem avoids the elbow strike from Li, against the ropes.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li misses with a knee strike.
Li avoiding damage.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Li tries a knee to the head but Overdreem blocks it.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Overdreem blocks it with crossed arms.
Overdreem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Overdreem blocks it with crossed arms.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Overdreem blocks it with crossed arms.
Li throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Overdreem has double underhooks.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Overdreem just misses with a elbow thrown towards Li's brow.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Overdreem blocks with his arms.
Li is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Overdreem just misses with a elbow thrown towards Li's brow.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Overdreem throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Overdreem blocks with his arms.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Li blocks the elbow strike.
Overdreem pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Overdreem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Li tries a knee to the head but Overdreem blocks it.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Overdreem blocks it with crossed arms.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Overdreem throws a head punch that misses.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Overdreem blocks it with crossed arms.
Li creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Overdreem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Overdreem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Overdreem seems to have got his legs back now.
Overdreem manages to pull guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Overdreem is retaining full guard.
Overdreem wants to stand up but Li is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Overdreem is working an open guard so Li takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Li stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Overdreem.
Overdreem tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
Overdreem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Li throws the left hand but Overdreem avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Li tenderised Overdreem's leg. Overdreem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bruce Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overdreem gets a takedown into half guard.
Li wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Li does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Overdreem stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li controlling the position well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in half guard, Overdreem seems content to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Starim Stal Overdreem just wasn't active enough.
Overdreem shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Overdreem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Li avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Li dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Li pushes Overdreem up against the ropes in a clinch.
Overdreem breaks the clinch.
Li is looking to clinch.
Li tries to clinch there but Overdreem circles away.
Li throws a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Li.
Overdreem closes the distance and pushes Li back into the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Li.
Overdreem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Li smiles and moves away.
Overdreem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Overdreem thumps Li with a low kick.
Li darts in trying to clinch
and Overdreem counters with a nice low kick that buckles Li's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Overdreem misses.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overdreem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Overdreem to score with a decent uppercut.
Overdreem throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Overdreem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Li.
Li throws a right and a left that Overdreem avoids nicely.
Overdreem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Overdreem throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Overdreem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overdreem tries to close the distance and clinch but Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overdreem swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Starim Stal Overdreem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overdreem tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Li is looking to clinch.
Overdreem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Overdreem misses
and Li counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overdreem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Li.
Overdreem has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Li.
Li throws a monster overhand right that drops Overdreem! Li follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Li!
A relieved looking Bruce Li thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waltteri Lahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Puno Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waltteri Lahti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fidel Puno Jr's chin.
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285 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
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285 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Waltteri Lahti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Fidel Puno Jr!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lahti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee asks Lahti politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lahti prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lahti trying to control the action but Puno Jr is working from the bottom.
Lahti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Puno Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lahti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puno Jr keeps working.
Lahti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahti throws an elbow but Puno Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lahti trying to control the action but Puno Jr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahti tries for a kimura but Puno Jr is defending well.
Puno Jr is not content to let Lahti control the position.
Lahti swings around for an armbar but Puno Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lahti's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahti wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lahti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lahti dives on top into guard.
Lahti trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lahti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puno Jr won't allow Lahti to pass to mount.
Lahti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lahti is keen to just control but Puno Jr is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahti wants to free his trapped foot but Puno Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lahti is looking for a kimura but Puno Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lahti to get the leverage.
Lahti tries to pass to full mount but Puno Jr defends it.
Lahti is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waltteri Lahti dominated that round.
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.
Lahti throws a body punch but Puno Jr moves out of range.
Puno Jr cracks a nice hook into Lahti's ribs.
Puno Jr tries to clinch there but Lahti circles away.
Lahti swings for the body but Puno Jr moves out of range.
Lahti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lahti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Puno Jr tenderised Lahti's leg. Lahti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lahti swats away the attempt to clinch by Puno Jr.
Lahti takes a swing at Puno Jr's ribcage but misses.
Puno Jr throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Waltteri Lahti has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lahti. Lahti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puno Jr lands a big head kick that sends Lahti tumbling to the mat! Puno Jr takes a step backwards and waves Lahti back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lahti is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahti misses with a body shot.
Puno Jr lands a big uppercut and Lahti crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lahti looks OK. Puno Jr waves Lahti back to his feet!
Oh Lahti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lahti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fidel Puno Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno Jr misses with a wild combination.
Lahti seems to have got his legs back now.
Puno Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Puno Jr lands with a hook. Lahti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puno Jr blocks a jab.
Puno Jr lands a body shot.
Puno Jr connects with a body shot that sends Lahti's belly button to the back.
Puno Jr looks to land a combination but Lahti avoids it well.
Puno Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Lahti moves out of range easily.
Puno Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Lahti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Puno Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Lahti misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Puno Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Lahti closes the distance and clinches up with Puno Jr, looking for a takedown. Lahti pushes Puno Jr against the ropes but Puno Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Puno Jr has closed the distance and engaged Lahti in a clinch.
Puno Jr manages to break the clinch.
Lahti moves out of range of the body kick.
Puno Jr takes one on the button.
Lahti misses with an uppercut. Puno Jr saw that one coming.
Lahti throws out a loose jab but Puno Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lahti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puno Jr. Puno Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Lahti throws a hook to the side of Puno Jr's head but Puno Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lahti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lahti misses with an uppercut
and Puno Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Puno Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lahti is defended easily by Puno Jr.
Puno Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puno Jr lands a jab.
Lahti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Puno Jr as he connects with a hook.
Lahti lands a nice looking body shot.
Lahti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Puno Jr tries to avoid it but Lahti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Puno Jr to the ground. Puno Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waltteri Lahti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lahti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Puno Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Puno Jr pushes Lahti back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fidel Puno Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Fidel Puno Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puno Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Lahti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Puno Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lahti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno Jr manages to avoid it.
Lahti is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Puno Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lahti misses with a hook. Puno Jr ducked under it nicely.
Lahti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puno Jr.
Puno Jr lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puno Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lahti's head backwards.
Puno Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puno Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Puno Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lahti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Puno Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Waltteri Lahti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Puno Jr cracks a nice hook into Lahti's ribs.
Puno Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sloppy strikes from Lahti. Those never looked like landing.
Puno Jr throws a leg kick which misses Lahti's front leg but catches the back leg as Lahti tries to avoid it.
Puno Jr clinches.
Puno Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Puno Jr tries to pull guard but Lahti won't allow it.
Lahti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Puno Jr's efforts to push away.
Puno Jr wants to stall.
Lahti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puno Jr lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahti blocks the elbow strike.
Puno Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puno Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puno Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno Jr stalks Lahti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lahti's face. Lahti staggers backwards, shaken.
Lahti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Puno Jr on the side of the head.
Puno Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lahti.
Puno Jr scores with a body shot.
Puno Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Puno Jr tries to clinch but Lahti is having none of it.
Lahti is looking to wear down Puno Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lahti tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lahti throws a right hand that misses
and Puno Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puno Jr has Lahti up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno Jr is trying to push Lahti away but Lahti has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Puno Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Puno Jr lands a nice elbow.
Puno Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lahti blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Puno Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puno Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Lahti managing to block the knees to the body from Puno Jr.
Puno Jr prevents Lahti from breaking the clinch.
Lahti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno Jr scores with a head kick.
Waltteri Lahti's cut is getting worse.
Puno Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lahti cracks Puno Jr with a good jab.
Lahti misses with an uppercut.
Lahti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahti thows a body shot but no joy.
Lahti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno Jr tests Lahti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puno Jr with a jab.
Oooooh!!! Puno Jr has knocked Lahti down with a huge combo! Puno Jr steps away and waves a wobbly Lahti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Puno Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lahti.
Puno Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno Jr cracks a nice hook into Lahti's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Lahti's head.
Lahti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waltteri Lahti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puno Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Lahti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puno Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lahti sprawling to the canvas! Lahti rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Puno Jr finish him?!
Lahti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Puno Jr catches Lahti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Puno Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Puno Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puno Jr ducks under a wild hook from Lahti.
Lahti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puno Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Lahti should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Puno Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puno Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Puno Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stigu has chosen Sabrina-Boys as his entrance music. Mr Stigu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gregorio San Pedro's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregorio San Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Stigu.
Stigu moves out of range of the strikes.
Stigu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
San Pedro lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stigu misses the target.
San Pedro tries to bum rush Stigu with a series of wild strikes but Stigu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
San Pedro throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Mr Stigu has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stigu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
San Pedro throws a combination that misses
and Stigu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stigu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
Stigu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stigu moves out of range of the strikes.
San Pedro lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Stigu moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from San Pedro. Those never looked like landing.
Mr Stigu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro checks a leg kick nicely.
San Pedro lands a jab-cross combination.
San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
Stigu looks gassed!
Stigu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
San Pedro lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stigu with a nice cross.
Stigu misses with a two punch combination.
San Pedro throws a series of punches but Stigu avoids them all with ease.
Stigu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
San Pedro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stigus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro throws out a powerful jab.
San Pedro tries to bum rush Stigu with a series of wild strikes but Stigu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stigu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range.
Stigu throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Pedro thuds a left hand into Stigu's body.
San Pedro connects with a right that clearly hurt Stigu. He's backed up against the ropes with nowhere to go as San Pedro proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Stigu collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregorio San Pedro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gregorio San Pedro waved his t-shirt featuring ĄFFĄKĘTIΘN's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Lemieux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux misses with a few strikes there.
Lemieux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lemieux throws a combination. Nogueira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lemieux misses with the combination.
Lemieux lands the left hand.
Lemieux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lemieux throws out a loose jab but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
A combination from Lemieux does no damage.
Nogueira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lemieux defends it nicely.
Lemieux cracks Nogueira with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Lemieux.
Lemieux looks to land a left hand but Nogueira moved out of range nicely.
Lemieux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nogueira manages to avoid it.
Lemieux tests Nogueira 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nogueira slips under a jab.
Lemieux lands with an uppercut that bounces Nogueira off the ropes and back into range.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
Lemieux jabs Nogueira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nogueira shoots in and drives through. Lemieux sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira throws a leg kick that misses.
Lemieux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a hook but Nogueira avoids it easily.
A left lands for Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a nice shot to the body.
Lemieux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lemieux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nogueira momentarily.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Lemieux circles away easily
and Lemieux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
David Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux throws a combination. Nogueira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nogueira is rocked!
Nogueira shoots in but Lemieux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Lemieux.
Oh Nogueira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Nogueira seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux blocks a low kick nicely.
Lemieux connects with a body shot.
Lemieux lands a jab to Nogueira 's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Lemieux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lemieux.
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body. Nogueira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Lemieux - just one landing.
Lemieux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nogueira in his tracks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nogueira . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux cracks Nogueira with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lemieux has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nogueira to stand back up!
OH! Nogueira has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Lemieux smells blood and charges in for the finish! Lemieux unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Nogueira sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Lemieux!
A very excited looking David Lemieux 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.
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