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Kumite 61 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stedman Tinsdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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273 lbs
6 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stedman Tinsdale!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tinsdale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas 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!
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tinsdale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thomas is rocked!
Doug Thomas's cut is getting worse.
Thomas is holding his hands too far apart here. Tinsdale throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Thomas is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stedman Tinsdale!
Stedman Tinsdale made sure to mention his sponsor, Global MMA Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickolas Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie The Rocket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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260 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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249 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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World class MT
Powerful |
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nickolas Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robbie The Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Rocket. The Rocket obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
The Rocket tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Rocket throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Rocket scores with a body shot.
The Rocket throws a quick head kick that knocks Sanchez silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! The Rocket is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robbie The Rocket!
An out of breath and clearly excited Robbie The Rocket thanked Global MMA Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Silver Surfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Reeding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silver Surfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Reeding!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Surfer finds it's target.
Reeding is looking to clinch.
Reeding tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Reeding.
Surfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Surfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reeding manages to avoid it.
Reeding misses with a head kick.
Reeding throws a head kick but Surfer moves out of range.
Reeding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeding throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Surfer catches Reeding with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reeding throws a sloppy head kick and Surfer moves out of range easily.
Surfer takes the fight into the clinch.
Surfer tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short body shot lands from Surfer as the two fighters clinch.
Surfer pulls Reeding into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surfer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Surfer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reeding's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surfer trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reeding really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Surfer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Surfer wants to pass the guard but Reeding is keeping the position.
Reeding looking for a sweep. Not yet Reeding, not yet.
Surfer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reeding swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Surfer won't allow Reeding to sweep him here.
Surfer forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Surfer lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surfer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reeding with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Surfer seems to be looking for submissions.
Surfer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reeding defends it well.
Reeding is looking to control Surfer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reeding avoid being mounted?
Surfer moves into full mount! Reeding won't be happy about that!
Surfer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reeding is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeding trying to control but Surfer is working from the bottom.
Surfer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Surfer is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeding looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Surfer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Surfer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reeding doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reeding manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surfer wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silver Surfer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Surfer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reeding looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reeding throws a head kick that misses.
Surfer avoids the head kick by Reeding.
Reeding takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reeding misses with a head kick.
Reeding throws a lazy head kick
and Surfer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Surfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Surfer has had enough of the clinch but Reeding keeps him there for the moment.
Reeding throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Surfer blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surfer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reeding smiles and moves away.
Jesse Reeding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reeding throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Surfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reeding manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Surfer, as that shot connected.
Surfer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reeding was covering up waiting for the punch and Surfer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surfer forces his way into half guard.
Reeding is trying to get back to full guard.
Surfer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Surfer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Surfer is looking for a kimura but Reeding is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Surfer to get the leverage.
Surfer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Surfer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Surfer passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surfer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Surfer looking to ground and pound but Reeding is blocking nicely.
Surfer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reeding's face.
Surfer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Reeding to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Reeding shrugs it off.
Surfer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Reeding has worked his arm free - good work by Reeding!
Surfer tries to score with some ground and pound. Reeding controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Surfer advances nicely into full mount.
Surfer unloads with some shots from mount but Reeding bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surfer cracks Reeding with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reeding tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reeding is breathing heavily.
Surfer has hold of Reeding's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reeding manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Surfer is landing with some decent strikes but Reeding is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Surfer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reeding has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Surfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reeding can do to turn this around?
Surfer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surfer throws some wild stikes that Reeding manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silver Surfer dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Reeding misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reeding misses with a head kick.
Surfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Surfer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Surfer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Surfer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Surfer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Surfer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surfer is landing with some decent strikes but Reeding is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Reeding is in a horrible position here. Surfer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Surfer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reeding's face.
Surfer thowing shots but they're missing.
Surfer dominating with strikes here.
Reeding is rocked!
Reeding takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Surfer cracks Reeding with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silver Surfer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frans Desmit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter The Farter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter The Farter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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138 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frans Desmit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carter The Farter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desmit has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Desmit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Desmit moves into the clinch.
Desmit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Desmit manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Desmit manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Desmit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Farter is desperately trying to improve his position but Desmit has a good base and remains in mount.
The Farter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The Farter is trying to escape the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Farter tries to hold on but Desmit pushes him away.
Desmit lands a big elbow.
The Farter is rocked!
Desmit has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Farter's face.
The Farter is still in real trouble! Can Desmit finish him?
Desmit lands a big shot to the head and The Farter winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frans Desmit!
Our winner, Frans Desmit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Black Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zydrunas Zavickas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zavickas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mötley Crüe: Girl's Girl's Girl's. Zydrunas Zavickas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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250 lbs
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285 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rich Black Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zydrunas Zavickas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavickas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zavickas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black Bear looking for submissions off his back.
Black Bear is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zavickas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zavickas's back!
Black Bear controlling well, preventing Zavickas from escaping the position.
Zavickas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Black Bear's guard. Nice work there by Zavickas.
Zavickas wants to control from the top but Black Bear keeps moving.
Black Bear is looking to sinch up a triangle. Zavickas throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Black Bear's body to avoid the submission. Black Bear has instead reached around Zavickas's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Black Bear arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rich Black Bear!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tron McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowland Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Disappear by Metalica. Edwards is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dies Irae. Tron McFly could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rowland Edwards's chin.
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176 lbs
16 - 13 - 1 |
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180 lbs
7 - 2 - 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
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tron McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rowland Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly blocks a head kick by Edwards.
McFly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Edwards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McFly fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edwards lands with a good body shot.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McFly looks to throw a body kick
and Edwards counters with a right hand to the body.
Edwards throws a shot to the body.
Edwards throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFly throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards blocks a head kick by McFly.
McFly thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McFly avoids the body shot from Edwards.
McFly throws a front kick aimed at Edwards's knee but Edwards avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a head kick that half lands.
McFly throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
McFly throws a head kick that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for McFly on that attempt.
Edwards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McFly.
A jab-cross combination lands for Edwards and sends McFly crashing to the mat! Edwards follows him down to the mat - McFly regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
McFly is rocked!
It looks like Tron McFly has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Oh McFly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFly keeps working.
McFly seems to have got his legs back now.
Edwards tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McFly.
Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly is staying active underneath Edwards, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edwards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McFly is refusing to be controlled, as Edwards sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards is working for a kimura but McFly is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control from half guard but McFly is working away.
Edwards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McFly defends it well.
Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edwards is trying to control. McFly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McFly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but McFly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowland Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tron McFly's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Edwards throws a head kick that McFly semi-blocks.
McFly throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
McFly wants to clinch.
McFly misses with a head kick.
McFly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards lands a jab-cross combination.
Edwards slaps away a takedown attempt from McFly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McFly throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
McFly avoids the head kick by Edwards.
McFly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
McFly throws a sloppy head kick
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McFly throws a head kick that misses
and Edwards counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McFly is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Edwards moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tron McFly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McFly's head.
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!
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Edwards! McFly is out on his feet! Edwards rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - McFly is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! McFly is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rowland Edwards!
After the big win, Rowland Edwards made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ANABOLIC **160** and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kuyrpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spinaali Vamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kuyrpa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Armi & Danny - I Want To Love You Tender. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
162 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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22
166 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kuyrpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spinaali Vamma!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vamma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vamma is defended easily by Kuyrpa.
Vamma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuyrpa is trying to defend but Vamma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kuyrpa won't allow Vamma to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuyrpa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kuyrpa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vamma works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kuyrpa tries to hold on but Vamma pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuyrpa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuyrpa tries to lock up and control but Vamma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuyrpa is desperately trying to improve his position but Vamma has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuyrpa just holding on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamma thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kuyrpa can't escape the position.
Kuyrpa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vamma working Kuyrpa over with strikes here.
Vamma avoids the attempt from Kuyrpa to control.
Vamma putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kuyrpa gets back to half guard.
Kuyrpa is defending against the submission attempts here by Vamma.
Kuyrpa looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Vamma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuyrpa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuyrpa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vamma.
Vamma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuyrpa defends it well.
Vamma is nestled in close to Kuyrpa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuyrpa gets full guard.
Kuyrpa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vamma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuyrpa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vamma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vamma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa looking for a guillotine here but Vamma defends easily.
Kuyrpa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vamma defends it easily.
Vamma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuyrpa working a defensive guard here.
Kuyrpa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vamma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vamma throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vamma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vamma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vamma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuyrpa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vamma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuyrpa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vamma pushing down on Kuyrpa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuyrpa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vamma.
Kuyrpa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vamma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuyrpa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuyrpa is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vamma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vamma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kuyrpa looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spinaali Vamma will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vamma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuyrpa tries to avoid it but Vamma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuyrpa to the ground. Kuyrpa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kuyrpa slips under a jab from Vamma.
Nice takedown defense from Kuyrpa. No joy for Vamma on that attempt.
Vamma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuyrpa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuyrpa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vamma is looking for a sweep. Kuyrpa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vamma has a hand on Kuyrpa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuyrpa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vamma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuyrpa looking to finish Vamma with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vamma!
Kuyrpa cracks Vamma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vamma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Vamma that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuyrpa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vamma is squirming around, avoiding Kuyrpa's attempts to control the action.
Kuyrpa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vamma swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kuyrpa lands with some strikes.
Kuyrpa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kuyrpa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vamma is looking to escape.
Vamma working to try and regain half guard.
Kuyrpa lands a big shot there that rocks Vamma but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamma flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kuyrpa works his way to his opponent's back.
Kuyrpa is persistently looking for the submission but Vamma is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamma fending off the submission attempt from Kuyrpa.
Kuyrpa looking for the RNC.
Jorma Kuyrpa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vamma breaks Kuyrpa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kuyrpa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuyrpa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuyrpa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuyrpa pulls Vamma in close to prevent any damage.
Vamma postures up in Kuyrpa's guard and throws a big left but Kuyrpa blocks it.
Vamma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuyrpa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vamma is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kuyrpa.
Vamma working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vamma scores with punches from side control.
Vamma connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kuyrpa some visible discomfort.
Kuyrpa wants to control but Vamma postures up.
Vamma grinds an elbow into Kuyrpa's temple.
Check out the look on Vamma's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamma working the ground and pound but Kuyrpa is defending the strikes.
Kuyrpa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kuyrpa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vamma off and has taken his back!
Kuyrpa looking to break Vamma's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vamma remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kuyrpa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vamma is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Kuyrpa off. It looks like it's working - Kuyrpa slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Vamma displaying calm under pressure there.
Vamma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuyrpa was well out of range. Poor timing from Vamma.
Vamma shoots for a takedown but Kuyrpa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jorma Kuyrpa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spinaali Vamma.
Kuyrpa pushes Vamma up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuyrpa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vamma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kuyrpa digs a right hand into Vamma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vamma's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vamma is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Kuyrpa.
Vamma is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuyrpa has double underhooks.
Kuyrpa successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Kuyrpa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Vamma throws a looping overhand right but Kuyrpa ducks down to avoid it.
Vamma throws a looping overhand right but Kuyrpa ducks down to avoid it.
Kuyrpa shoots for a double leg takedown but Vamma sprawls well. He's pushed Kuyrpa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vamma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuyrpa backs up against the cage.
Vamma misses with a takedown attempt - Kuyrpa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vamma lands with a nice body punch.
Vamma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kuyrpa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vamma.
Jorma Kuyrpa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spinaali Vamma.
Vamma looks for a takedown but Kuyrpa sprawls well.
Vamma tries to sprawl but Kuyrpa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamma taking some punishment here, with Kuyrpa in his half guard.
Vamma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kuyrpa lands a nice short elbow.
Vamma wants to improve his position but Kuyrpa is controlling well.
Kuyrpa is looking for a kimura but Vamma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuyrpa to get the leverage.
Kuyrpa is taking a breather. Vamma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kuyrpa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vamma keeps working.
Vamma moves into full guard.
Kuyrpa stopping the sweep attempt from Vamma.
Kuyrpa stands and throws Vamma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vamma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuyrpa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuyrpa wants to control but Vamma is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamma is looking for a sweep.
Vamma is letting Kuyrpa control him for a moment.
Vamma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuyrpa controlling from side mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamma manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuyrpa passes to side control.
Vamma is looking for a sweep.
Vamma taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuyrpa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kuyrpa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vamma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuyrpa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vamma keeps working.
Vamma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vamma is staying active underneath Kuyrpa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuyrpa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vamma gets back to full guard.
Kuyrpa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa stopping the sweep attempt from Vamma.
Kuyrpa wants to control from the top but Vamma keeps moving.
Vamma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vamma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuyrpa cracks Vamma with a solid left hand.
Kuyrpa trying to control but Vamma is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuyrpa is in close to Vamma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Kuyrpa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuyrpa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorma Kuyrpa!
Jorma Kuyrpa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingo Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. deftones-simple man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dingo Penn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
147 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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24
143 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dingo Penn!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messi misses with a body shot.
Messi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Messi thuds his right hand into Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Messi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Messi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Messi as Penn shoots in.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Messi as he jumps to the side.
Leo Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingo Penn.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Messi tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Messi to the ground. Messi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Messi scores with a hook to the body. Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Horrible takedown by Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Messi which made him look bad.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Messi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Messi throws out a powerful jab.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Messi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Messi but Messi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Messi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.
Messi sizes up Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Penn walks into a jab.
Messi stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Messi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Penn looks gassed!
Jab from Messi.
Messi throws a good cross that connects.
Messi scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Messi does it's job there.
Leo Messi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Messi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Messi as he connects with a hook.
Messi fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Messi pinned against the cage. Messi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Messi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Messi lands with a straight right. Penn didn't see that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Messi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Messi as he avoids it easily.
Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Penn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Messi but Messi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A good leg kick by Messi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown but Messi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Messi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Messi cracks Penn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Messi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Messi throws a good cross that connects.
Messi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Penn's head backwards.
Messi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Messi jabs at Penn's body.
Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Messi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Messi tries to sprawl but Penn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Messi gets back to full guard.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Messi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Messi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Messi is working from the bottom.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Messi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Messi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Messi does it's job there.
Messi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Penn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Penn fails with the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Messi shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Messi tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Messi to the ground. Messi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Messi sizes up Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Penn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Messi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Messi tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Messi to the ground. Messi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Messi tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Messi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leo Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingo Penn.
Messi scores with a nice strike.
Messi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penn's head.
Messi connects with a looping right hand.
Messi lands a slapping body shot.
Messi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Messi scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Messi coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Messi tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
Penn controlling the position from side mount.
Penn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Penn trying to control the action but Messi is working from the bottom.
Messi tries to kick Penn off but Penn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Messi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Messi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Penn connects with a nice short shot to Messi's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn passes to full mount!
Messi is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
Penn with the ground and pound from mount.
Messi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Penn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Messi manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Messi, under a barage of strikes from Penn.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Messi's head.
Messi is trying to control but can't.
Dingo Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Messi defends it.
Penn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Penn wants to control the action but instead Messi gets a body lock and reverses into Penn's guard! Nice work!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messi preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dingo Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Messi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Messi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Messi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Penn momentarily.
Messi missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Messi lands a nice shot to the body.
Leo Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Messi avoids it really well and circles away.
Messi lands a jab-cross combination.
Messi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Messi lands a slapping body shot.
Messi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penn in his tracks.
Messi cracks Penn with a good jab.
Penn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Messi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leo Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingo Penn.
Messi lands a nice shot to the body.
Penn takes one on the button.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Messi.
Messi tries a low kick but Penn avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Messi finds it's way through Penn's defenses.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Messi swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Messi misses its intended target.
Messi throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn fails to land the takedown.
Leo Messi is winning the standup battle so far.
Messi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Messi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penn fails with the takedown.
Penn walks into a jab.
Messi lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn walks into a stiff left hand from Messi.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Messi shows good takedown defense.
Messi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Messi catches Penn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Messi works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi with a nice cross.
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!
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Messi but Messi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Messi lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Messi avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Messi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Messi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Messi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Messi.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Messi tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Messi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Messi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi stuns Penn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Messi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Messi as he jumps to the side.
Messi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Messi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Messi.
Messi connects with an inside leg kick.
Messi tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Messi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Messi misses with a hook.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Messi but Messi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Messi does no damage.
Messi lands with a nice body punch.
Messi leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penn drops his hands momentarily and Messi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Messi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Messi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Messi scores with a shot to the body.
Messi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Penn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Messi is trying to defend but Penn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Penn passes to side control.
Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn trying to control the position but Messi is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Messi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Messi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Messi!
Our winner, Leo Messi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arga Buarga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nykanen has chosen Jeff Mills - The Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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166 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arga Buarga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paco Nykanen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nykanen lands with an overhand left.
Buarga tries to clinch there but Nykanen circles away.
Buarga lands with a shot to the body.
Buarga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nykanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nykanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Buarga. Those never looked like landing.
Nykanen throws a body punch but Buarga moves out of range.
Nykanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paco Nykanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nykanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nykanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buarga's sensitive parts.
Nykanen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buarga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nykanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nykanen misses with a hook. Buarga ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buarga thuds a left hand into Nykanen's body.
Buarga misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Nykanen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nykanen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nykanen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buarga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buarga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nykanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Buarga.
Nykanen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buarga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nykanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nykanen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nykanen misses with a wild combination.
Buarga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buarga misses the shot to the body.
Nykanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buarga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nykanen misses with a few strikes there.
Nykanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nykanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buarga.
Buarga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buarga moves to clinch but Nykanen breaks away
and Nykanen counters with a leg kick.
Buarga misses with a body shot.
Nykanen swinging wildly here.
Buarga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nykanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Buarga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buarga scores with a jab to the body.
Nykanen throws a leg kick but Buarga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Buarga is looking to wear down Nykanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Buarga has managed to clinch.
Nykanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buarga jumps guard and drags Nykanen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nykanen wants to control from the top but Buarga keeps moving.
Buarga controls Nykanen momentarily but Nykanen frees himself.
Nykanen content to stall in guard here.
Buarga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nykanen's guard.
Buarga passes Nykanen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buarga moves into full mount! Nykanen won't be happy about that!
Buarga scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buarga throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nykanen working to try and regain half guard.
Buarga scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nykanen?
Nykanen is looking to improve his position but Buarga isn't that keen on the idea.
Nykanen tries to hold on but Buarga pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nykanen is working to get back to half guard.
Buarga postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nykanen looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arga Buarga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Buarga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nykanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Nykanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buarga circles away quickly and effectively.
Nykanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buarga misses the shot to the body.
Buarga ducks under a wild hook from Nykanen.
Nykanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Buarga throws a hook to the side of Nykanen's head but Nykanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buarga throws a shot from downtown. Nykanen moves away and avoids it.
Nykanen scores with a nice right hand.
Nykanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buarga has time to react.
Buarga jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buarga lands with a good body shot.
Buarga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nykanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Nykanen throws the left hand but Buarga avoids the punch easily.
Nykanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buarga 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.
Buarga misses with a hook.
Buarga missing with a left hand there. Nykanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nykanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buarga's hands.
Nykanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nykanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Buarga.
Buarga throws a shot from downtown. Nykanen moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buarga throws a body punch but Nykanen moves out of range.
Nykanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Nykanen coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nykanen.
Buarga swings widly with a right hand
and Nykanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nykanen lands a head shot.
Buarga tries to close the distance and clinch but Nykanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nykanen misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nykanen, right into the meat.
Nykanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buarga's head backwards.
Nykanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buarga's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen connects with the punch.
Nykanen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buarga closes the distance but Nykanen moves to the side
and Nykanen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Buarga lands with a good body shot.
Nykanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Buarga is just out of range.
Buarga thows a body shot but no joy.
Buarga throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buarga. Nykanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nykanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Buarga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Buarga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nykanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buarga tries to clinch up but Nykanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Buarga misses with a body shot.
Nykanen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nykanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buarga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nykanen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Nykanen cracks Buarga with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buarga takes one on the button.
Nice shot lands for Nykanen.
Buarga jabs at Nykanen's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Nykanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nykanen throws a right hand that Buarga ducks under and follows up with a left that Buarga also avoids with ease.
Buarga tries to clinch but Nykanen moves out of range.
Nykanen misses with a head kick.
Nykanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nykanen cracks a nice hook into Buarga's ribs.
Nykanen is looking to slow Buarga down with leg kicks.
Nykanen scores with a nice head shot.
Nykanen misses with a wild combination.
Nykanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nykanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buarga just misses with a punch to the body.
Buarga misses with a body shot.
Buarga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nykanen sizes up Buarga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paco Nykanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nykanen!
Nykanen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Buarga scores with a jab.
Nykanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nykanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nykanen.
Buarga digs a good body shot into Nykanen's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buarga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nykanen.
Nykanen tried to score with a low kick but Buarga checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buarga misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Nykanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Buarga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nykanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Buarga closes the distance and clinches.
Nykanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buarga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Buarga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Buarga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buarga has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nykanen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Buarga has tightened it up now! Nykanen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arga Buarga!
Arga Buarga is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, Arga Buarga took to the microphone: 'ARGABUARGARGABUARGABUARGARGABUARGARGGH!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qing Nan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into the arena with GOT DA BEEF???? blaring out of the sound system. Overeem has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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279 lbs
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265 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Qing Nan Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cees Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice cross by Overeem.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Overeem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Qing Nan Lee has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Overeem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a good, hard body kick but Overeem shrugs it off.
Lee punishes Overeem's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Overeem's calf.
Overeem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee cracks the inside of Overeem's front leg.
Overeem has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Overeem.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Overeem misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Overeem takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Overeem looks gassed!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Overeem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lee - the referee stops the clock and Overeem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lee. Overeem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Overeem backs away looking to recover.
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Overeem on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
Overeem drops his hands momentarily and Lee needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Overeem just on the top of the head. Overeem drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Overeem - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Qing Nan Lee!
Qing Nan Lee retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Qing Nan Lee waved his t-shirt featuring Global MMA Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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