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EPL Season 2: Event 11 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell comes into the arena with Never Say Die blaring out of the sound system. Elastinen has chosen Cascada - Dangerous as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joe Bell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Erkki Elastinen's chin.
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elastinen.
A good leg kick by Bell.
Elastinen lands a nice hook to Bell's body. Bell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elastinen has managed to clinch.
Bell pushes Elastinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elastinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elastinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bell is defending well.
Joe Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Bell tries to land knees in the clinch but Elastinen avoids the damage to the body.
Bell lands a hook that snaps the head of Elastinen backwards.
Bell gets through Elastinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elastinens head.
Elastinen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elastinen has Bell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen is working for takedown but Bell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Elastinen is trying to drag Bell to the mat but Bell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bell has Elastinen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Elastinen tumbling to the mat - Bell dives into Elastinen's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Elastinen has his feet on Bell's thighs here. He's pushed Bell off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bell screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erkki Elastinen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Hihnavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hihnavaara comes to the cage accompanied by Kallio Vice. Paniikki has chosen N'sync - Bye Bye Bye as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Aleksi Hihnavaara had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Aleksi Hihnavaara could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pelle Paniikki's chin.
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksi Hihnavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Paniikki.
Hihnavaara misses with a hook. Paniikki ducked under it nicely.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hihnavaara defends it nicely.
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aleksi Hihnavaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Paniikki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paniikki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hihnavaara!
Paniikki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hihnavaara manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paniikki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paniikki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paniikki tries for a kimura but Hihnavaara is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hihnavaara, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hihnavaara is looking for a sweep.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hihnavaara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paniikki tries for a kimura but Hihnavaara is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Hihnavaara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hihnavaara wants to control but Paniikki postures up.
Paniikki is trying to get an arm triangle but Hihnavaara is defending well.
Paniikki working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paniikki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Paniikki tries for a kimura but Hihnavaara is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara is trying to control Paniikki's posture but Paniikki avoids it.
Paniikki is trying to get an arm triangle but Hihnavaara is defending well.
Paniikki advances nicely into full mount.
Hihnavaara wants to control but Paniikki is having none of it.
Paniikki looking to secure an arm triangle but Hihnavaara defends it well.
Paniikki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hihnavaara has worked his arm free - good work by Hihnavaara!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki tries for a kimura but Hihnavaara is defending well.
Paniikki swings around for an armbar but Hihnavaara sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paniikki's guard.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Hihnavaara pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hihnavaara trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paniikki looking for a guillotine here but Hihnavaara defends easily.
Hihnavaara looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Paniikki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Paniikki shoots for a double leg takedown but Hihnavaara sprawls well. He's pushed Paniikki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paniikki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hihnavaara avoids it really well and circles away.
Hihnavaara throws a nice looking combination but Paniikki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hihnavaara swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Hihnavaara. No joy for Paniikki on that attempt.
Aleksi Hihnavaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Paniikki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paniikki fails to land the takedown.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a takedown. Hihnavaara tries to sprawl out of it but Paniikki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hihnavaara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hihnavaara misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hihnavaara swivels and escapes.
A big right from Hihnavaara misses.
Paniikki staying out of range there.
Paniikki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hihnavaara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hihnavaara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hihnavaara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paniikki.
Paniikki is breathing heavily.
Hihnavaara misses with a straight right.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hihnavaara defends it nicely.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hihnavaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paniikki manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Hihnavaara as Paniikki shoots in.
Hihnavaara tests Paniikki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hihnavaara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paniikki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paniikki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hihnavaara.
Paniikki tries for a takedown but Hihnavaara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aleksi Hihnavaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paniikki looks for a takedown but Hihnavaara sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Hihnavaara scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paniikki misses with a takedown
letting Hihnavaara counter with a right hand.
Paniikki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paniikki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hihnavaara is looking for a sweep.
Paniikki is trying to get an arm triangle but Hihnavaara is defending well.
Paniikki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hihnavaara, who protects the arm well.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hihnavaara has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hihnavaara struggling a bit here.
Paniikki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hihnavaara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paniikki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hihnavaara has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aleksi Hihnavaara will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Paniikki fails to land the takedown.
Paniikki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hihnavaara throws out the jab.
Hihnavaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hihnavaara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paniikki.
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hihnavaara misses with a shot to the body
and Paniikki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hihnavaara's guard now.
Paniikki looking to pass the guard.
Hihnavaara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paniikki's guard.
Paniikki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paniikki working for a triangle but Hihnavaara defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paniikki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hihnavaara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hihnavaara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hihnavaara has passed into half guard!
Paniikki tries to roll over but Hihnavaara keeps him under control.
Hihnavaara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Paniikki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Hihnavaara trying to pass the guard but Paniikki defending well.
Paniikki looking for subs from the bottom but Hihnavaara mounts him!
Hihnavaara tries to control but Paniikki wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hihnavaara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paniikki defends it well.
Paniikki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paniikki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hihnavaara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle here but Hihnavaara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hihnavaara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hihnavaara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paniikki keeps working.
Paniikki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hihnavaara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hihnavaara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paniikki keeps working.
Paniikki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hihnavaara's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hihnavaara! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Paniikki has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aleksi Hihnavaara!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Arne Georgsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Jaloviina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgsen comes to the cage accompanied by O Fortuna. Jaloviina is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: UNKLE - Reign. Jaloviina has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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212 lbs
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293 lbs
11 - 9 - 2 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 30 - 2, fighting out of London, Hans Arne Georgsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Jaloviina!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jaloviina on his heels. He'll look to pass Jaloviina's guard now, I'm sure.
Jaloviina trying to keep a closed guard but Georgsen is proving a slippery customer.
Georgsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaloviina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Georgsen throwing strikes but missing.
Georgsen preventing the sweep.
Georgsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaloviina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hans Arne Georgsen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Georgsen dodges the punch combination from Jaloviina.
Jaloviina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Georgsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaloviina.
Georgsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jaloviina on his heels. He'll look to pass Jaloviina's guard now, I'm sure.
Georgsen trying to control but Jaloviina is working from the bottom.
Jaloviina tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaloviina is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jaloviina trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hans Arne Georgsen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A big right from Jaloviina misses.
Georgsen instigates a clinch.
Jaloviina tries to work over Georgsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaloviina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Georgsen backwards.
A short right from Jaloviina on the inside.
Georgsen is trying to push Jaloviina away but Jaloviina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaloviina can't find room to land a body shot as Georgsen controls the action.
Jaloviina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Georgsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaloviina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Georgsen.
Georgsen scores a takedown into full mount!
Jaloviina is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaloviina looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgsen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jaloviina is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Georgsen tries to control but Jaloviina wriggling away.
Jaloviina regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaloviina holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Georgsen is stalling here. Jaloviina is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Georgsen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jaloviina has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Georgsen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Georgsen tries to get out of the position.
Jaloviina misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Georgsen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaloviina lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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 Hans Arne Georgsen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jaloviina dips to his left and cracks Georgsen with an uppercut!
Jaloviina stuns Georgsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaloviina tries to sprawl but Georgsen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Georgsen wants to control but Jaloviina is keeping him busy.
Georgsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Jaloviina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Georgsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaloviina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Georgsen stalling away here and it's allowed Jaloviina to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jaloviina has his hands on Georgsen's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaloviina keeping moving, preventing Georgsen from controlling successfully.
Georgsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hans Arne Georgsen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jaloviina lands a two punch combo.
Jaloviina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jaloviina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jaloviina.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgsen misses with a few strikes there.
Georgsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaloviina is breathing heavily.
Jaloviina throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jaloviina takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jaloviina blocks a body shot from Georgsen.
Jaloviina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jaloviina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaloviina.
Jaloviina tries to stall but Georgsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Risto Jaloviina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georgsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaloviina has double underhooks.
Jaloviina working Georgsen over with knees to the body.
Jaloviina is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Georgsen can't fight it off and eventually Jaloviina manages to take the fight to the floor. Georgsen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jaloviina preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgsen controls Jaloviina momentarily but Jaloviina frees himself.
Georgsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jaloviina is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Georgsen seems keen to control Jaloviina's posture.
Jaloviina working some strikes from top position.
Jaloviina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jaloviina scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaloviina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jaloviina wants to pass the guard but Georgsen is keeping the position.
Jaloviina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Georgsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaloviina.
Hans Arne Georgsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaloviina is pushing down on Georgsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Georgsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Jaloviina has managed to sneak the leg through.
Georgsen wants to improve his position but Jaloviina is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaloviina is trying to control. Georgsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaloviina is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Georgsen!
And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Jaloviina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 19:19
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 19:19
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joni Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Faulkner (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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220 lbs
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224 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joni Johnsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Faulkner!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson checks the leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a right hand
and Faulkner counters with a leg kick.
Faulkner jabs Johnsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Faulkner shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnsson's guard.
Faulkner wants to pass the guard but Johnsson is keeping the position.
Faulkner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Faulkner trying to control but Johnsson is working from the bottom.
Johnsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnsson tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Faulkner trying to control but Johnsson is working from the bottom.
Faulkner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faulkner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Randy Faulkner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faulkner moves away.
Joni Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick
and Faulkner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faulkner fails with the takedown.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faulkner was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
Johnsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Faulkner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnsson thinking.
Faulkner shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnsson sprawls well. He's pushed Faulkner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnsson throws a nice head kick!
A big right from Johnsson misses.
Faulkner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faulkner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joni Johnsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Faulkner.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick.
Johnsson throws an off balance right hand
and Faulkner counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick.
Faulkner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnsson.
Faulkner gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Faulkner passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faulkner lands with some strikes.
Johnsson is looking to get to half guard.
Johnsson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Faulkner.
Faulkner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnsson is looking to escape.
Faulkner looking to finish with strikes here!
Faulkner throws some wild stikes that Johnsson manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson wants to control but Faulkner is having none of it.
Faulkner trying to control but Johnsson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faulkner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Johnsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Johnsson!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faulkner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Faulkner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A low kick from Johnsson is predictable there
and Faulkner counters with a single leg into guard. Johnsson didn't expect that.
Johnsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faulkner is one step ahead there.
Faulkner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnsson is trying to keep Faulkner in close.
Faulkner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnsson trying to keep a closed guard but Faulkner is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joni Johnsson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Johnsson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faulkner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Faulkner scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Faulkner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Faulkner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnsson throws a shot from downtown. Faulkner moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Faulkner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Faulkner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Faulkner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Joni Johnsson has been cut.
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!
Johnsson thuds a left hand into Faulkner's body.
Faulkner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a shot to the body
and Faulkner counters with a nice uppercut.
Faulkner lands a jab to Johnsson's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faulkner shoots in but no luck this time.
Faulkner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnsson looking to control but Faulkner passes into half guard.
Faulkner is looking to advance position but Johnsson won't allow it.
Faulkner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Faulkner is keen to just control but Johnsson is a slippery customer.
Johnsson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnsson is looking to improve his position.
Faulkner trying to control from half guard but Johnsson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Faulkner.
Randy Faulkner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faulkner throwing shots but Johnsson is blocking nicely.
Faulkner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnsson is trying to control but can't.
Johnsson tries to get to full guard but Faulkner has control of the leg.
Faulkner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Faulkner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joni Johnsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Faulkner is just out of range.
Johnsson misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Johnsson.
Faulkner looks to land a combination. Johnsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson throws an off balance right hand
and Faulkner counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a left hand
and Faulkner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Faulkner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Faulkner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Faulkner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faulkner thuds a left hand into Johnsson's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faulkner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Faulkner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Faulkner shoots in but Johnsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Faulkner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faulkner 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 18:20
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 18:20
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Faulkner!
Randy Faulkner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sue Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horst Linkke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Folsom Prison Blues. The crowd seem to be enjoying Linkke's choice of entrance music: Anamanaguchi - Helix Nebula. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
314 lbs
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31
215 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sue Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Horst Linkke!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linkke is looking to clinch.
Carter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carter has a takedown stuffed.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter feints and then cracks Linkke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Linkke down.
Carter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Linkke. Linkke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Horst Linkke has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Linkke, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linkke checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Linkke blocks the leg kick.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Linkke.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Linkke scores with a body shot.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Carter. Those never looked like landing.
Linkke checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Linkke there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkke cracks Carter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Linkke blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Linkke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Linkke throws an elbow that misses.
Linkke lands an elbow inside.
Linkke tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Linkke back against the cage.
Linkke lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Linkke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Linkke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Linkke lands a body punch.
Linkke can't break the clinch.
Linkke effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linkke scores with a shoulder strike.
Linkke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter avoids the elbow strike from Linkke, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linkke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Linkke misses with the head strike.
Linkke leaning his opponent against the cage.
Linkke throws a head punch that misses.
Linkke tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linkke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Linkke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Linkke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Linkke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Linkke throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carter takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linkke is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Linkke has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Linkke misses with some punches.
Linkke is trying to break the clinch but Carter is controlling him.
Linkke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Linkke controls his hands.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Linkke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Linkke tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Linkke manages to break the clinch.
Linkke lands a nice shot to the body.
Horst Linkke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linkke misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick from Linkke lands but Carter takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horst Linkke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horst Linkke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Linkke.
Carter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Linkke scores with a hook to the body. Carter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carter throws a leg kick but Linkke moved away.
Linkke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Linkke. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Carter throws a push kick but Linkke slaps the foot to one side.
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Linkke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carter blocking some punches.
Linkke misses with some punches.
Linkke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linkke prevents a body shot from Carter.
Linkke lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linkke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Linkke breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws a push kick but Linkke slaps the foot to one side.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Linkke counters with a nice body shot.
Jab by Linkke.
Linkke is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Linkke shuts the power down on Carter. Lights out, game over! Linkke is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Horst Linkke!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Mourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ronaldo Ferreira has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ronaldo Ferreira seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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33
197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Mourke!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira misses with a body punch
and Mourke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ferreira throws a series of punches but Mourke avoids them all with ease.
Ferreira jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ferreira misses with a hook. Mourke ducked under it nicely.
Mourke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Ferreira coming out on top.
Ferreira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mourke.
Mourke has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Mourke is just out of range.
Ferreira lands a jab to the nose.
Mourke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferreira but Ferreira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ronaldo Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Mourke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourke ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mourke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferreira throws the left hand but Mourke avoids the punch easily.
Mourke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ferreira cracks Mourke with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mourke tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ferreira pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mourke is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronaldo Ferreira!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barclay Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Long Time by Hawkeye. Barclay Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Barclay Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, BJ Wood!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Wood's ribs.
Jones swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Wood avoids it.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Wood tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thuds a left hand into Wood's body.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones is looking to slow Wood down with leg kicks.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wood as he jumps to the side.
Wood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Wood as Jones shoots in.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woods head.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wood wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barclay Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Wood counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones is looking to wear down Wood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Wood looks gassed!
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Wood with an uppercut!
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones shoots in but Wood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Jones.
Wood scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones pushes Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Wood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wood avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wood but Wood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barclay Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones staying out of range there.
Wood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones gets a clinch.
Wood misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wood throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Wood takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barclay Jones 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Wood tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Wood stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Wood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wood on the side of the head.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Wood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wood can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to bum rush Wood with a series of wild strikes but Wood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barclay Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Wood blocks a head kick by Jones.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right and a left that Wood avoids nicely.
Jones digs a good hook to Wood's body.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?
Jones connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
Wood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barclay Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Wood off balance momentarily.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
Jones motions for Wood to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Wood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
BJ Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wood blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Woods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wood slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
BJ Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Wood is predictable there
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones lands a head kick. Wood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones 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.
Wood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wood instigates a clinch.
Jones trying to stall but Wood improves his position.
Wood prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wood is breathing heavily.
Wood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Wood.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Wood misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wood lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barclay Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 20:18
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 20:18
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barclay Jones!
Barclay Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Miyaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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222 lbs
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225 lbs
19 - 8 - 3 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ryo Miyaguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb throws a leg kick but Miyaguchi moved away.
Miyaguchi throws a series of punches but Bomb avoids them all with ease.
Miyaguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Bomb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bomb scores with a kick to the midsection.
Miyaguchi avoids the head kick by Bomb.
Bomb scores with a leg kick.
Miyaguchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miyaguchi misses with a looping left.
Bomb misses with a body kick.
Miyaguchi is looking to clinch.
Bomb has closed the distance and engaged Miyaguchi in a clinch.
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!
Bomb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miyaguchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miyaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Miyaguchi is working Bomb over against the cage.
Miyaguchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miyaguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Bomb off balance momentarily.
Bomb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miyaguchi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bomb manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miyaguchi trying to control but Bomb is working from the bottom.
Bomb wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyaguchi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miyaguchi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bomb controls Miyaguchi momentarily but Miyaguchi frees himself.
Miyaguchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Miyaguchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bomb doesn't seem bothered though.
Bomb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miyaguchi misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bomb.
Miyaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bomb.
Miyaguchi misses with a body shot.
James Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyaguchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bomb pinned against the cage. Bomb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miyaguchi avoids a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bomb lands with a nice body kick.
Bomb connects with a solid leg kick.
Miyaguchi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bomb in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miyaguchi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Miyaguchi is breathing heavily.
Bomb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bomb throws a push kick but Miyaguchi slaps the foot to one side.
Bomb tries to clinch up.
Bomb avoids the body shot from Miyaguchi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bomb.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Bomb.
Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bomb stuffs the takedown.
Miyaguchi moves away from the strike by Bomb.
Bomb is looking to slow Miyaguchi down with leg kicks.
Miyaguchi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bomb.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bomb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Miyaguchi blocks the low kick.
Bomb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bomb lands a big head kick that sends Miyaguchi tumbling to the mat! Bomb takes a step backwards and waves Miyaguchi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Miyaguchi is rocked!
It looks like Ryo Miyaguchi has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bomb.
Oh Miyaguchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bomb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bomb works Miyaguchi's body with a nice hook.
Miyaguchi seems to have got his legs back now.
Bomb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miyaguchi looks to land a right hand but Bomb moved out of range.
Bomb looks to land a combination but Miyaguchi avoids it well.
Miyaguchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bomb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Bomb. Those never looked like landing.
Miyaguchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miyaguchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miyaguchi moves out of range as Bomb throws a body kick.
Miyaguchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bomb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Miyaguchi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Miyaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyaguchi.
Bomb is looking to slow Miyaguchi down with leg kicks.
Bomb swings for the body but Miyaguchi moves out of range.
Bomb ducks under a wild hook from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Bomb is looking to land body kicks.
Bomb lands a big head kick that sends Miyaguchi tumbling to the mat! Bomb takes a step backwards and waves Miyaguchi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyaguchi tries to get into range but Bomb steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Miyaguchi! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bomb scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Bomb!
A very excited looking James Bomb rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dignam kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nine Inch Nails - The Hand That Feeds. Barnes has chosen Red Right Hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds as his entrance music. Tyler Dignam could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brad Barnes's chin.
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28
289 lbs
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33
190 lbs
28 - 19 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Dignam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dignam.
Dignam lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Dignam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dignam does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Brad Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes lands a jab.
Dignam is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dignam manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dignam cracks Barnes with an uppercut from hell and Barnes crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Dignam's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Barnes is rocked!
It looks like Brad Barnes has been cut.
Barnes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Dignam finish him?
A shot to the liver by Dignam. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes looks gassed!
Barnes thuds a left hand into Dignam's body.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dignam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dignam wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Dignam clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dignam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Dignam.
Dignam floors Barnes with a big punch on the inside! Barnes is trying to recover but Dignam dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Dignam.
Dignam in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Barnes looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Dignam turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Dignam!
Tyler Dignam decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudell Crim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crim comes to the cage accompanied by Go To Sleep B1TCH!. Crim has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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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31
221 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
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28
212 lbs
24 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rudell Crim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Sabre!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crim misses with a takedown attempt - Sabre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crim 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.
Sabre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crim is breathing heavily.
Sabre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Crim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sabre jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crim is rocked!
Sabre works Crim's body with a nice hook.
Oh Crim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sabre darts in and clinches Crim up against the cage.
Sabre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sabre unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Crim! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sabre is unloading with more strikes now! Crim drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Sabre!
Matt Sabre really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TFP Graphics - Pit Inc logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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