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UPG 32: Fearless PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutaali Keijo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edu Xande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keijo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, CMX - Pyörivät Sähkökoneet. Xande comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hammer Dance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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183 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutaali Keijo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edu Xande!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xande checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Keijo.
Keijo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keijo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keijo.
Xande thows a body shot but no joy.
Xande checks a leg kick nicely.
Keijo misses with a hook.
Keijo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keijo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xande.
Keijo misses with a left hand
and Xande counters with a nice uppercut.
Keijo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xande's head.
Xande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keijo.
Brutaali Keijo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Xande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keijo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xande.
Keijo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keijo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xande. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keijo missing with a left hand there. Xande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keijo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keijo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xande throws a big shot that misses.
Keijo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Xande counters with a takedown into side control.
Keijo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Keijo wants to get back to full guard.
Xande is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keijo defends it well.
Keijo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Xande.
Xande looking to sit in guard and control but Keijo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Xande looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keijo is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xande working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keijo.
Keijo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keijo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keijo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Xande utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xande working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keijo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keijo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keijo 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.
Xande keeping moving, preventing Keijo from controlling successfully.
Keijo throws an elbow that misses. Xande uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keijo's guard. Nice move by Xande!
Keijo keeping full guard, as Xande tries to pass.
Keijo looking for a guillotine here but Xande defends easily.
Keijo has his foot on Xande's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xande works his way back into a safe position though.
Keijo looking for a sweep. Not yet Keijo, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keijo working for a triangle but Xande defends it easily.
Keijo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xande is one step ahead there.
Keijo keeping moving, preventing Xande from controlling successfully.
Keijo working for a triangle but Xande defends it easily.
Keijo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Xande has picked Keijo up and slammed him! Keijo can't keep hold of the triangle and Xande manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutaali Keijo dominated that round.
That's time! Keijo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Keijo takes one on the button.
A low kick from Keijo is predictable there
and Xande counters with a body kick.
Keijo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Xande.
Keijo thows a body shot but no joy.
Xande checks the leg kick.
Keijo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keijo manages to avoid it.
Xande lands with a hook. Keijo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Xande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keijo.
Keijo rushes Xande and presses him up against the cage.
Keijo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xande.
Xande is working Keijo over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xande lands with a light punch inside.
Keijo tries to break the clinch but Xande is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keijo.
Keijo has clasped his hands together around Xande's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Keijo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Keijo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Keijo is looking to take a break and control but Xande is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xande is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Xande tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keijo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xande is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keijo advances to full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keijo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Xande because Keijo loaded up on that one.
Xande is squirming around, avoiding Keijo's attempts to control the action.
Keijo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Xande is now in Keijo's guard. A big mistake from Keijo there, giving up the dominant position!
Xande passes Keijo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Xande is looking for a kimura but Keijo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xande to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keijo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keijo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Xande uses it to pass to side control.
Keijo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Keijo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xande's head.
Xande gets full guard.
Xande wants to sweep but no luck.
Keijo throws a strike but Xande rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Keijo working for a triangle but Xande defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keijo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xande doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xande manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keijo wants to sweep but no luck.
Keijo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xande got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keijo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xande has managed to get both his arms back between Keijo's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keijo looking for subs off his back but Xande has passed one foot through into half guard.
Xande is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutaali Keijo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Xande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keijo.
Xande cracks a nice hook into Keijo's ribs.
Xande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keijo.
Xande has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keijo throws an overhand right that lands on Xande's shoulder, as Xande tries to avoid the shot.
Keijo lands with a shot to the body.
Keijo lunges at Xande with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xande's hand.
Xande just misses with a punch to the body.
Keijo throws a leg kick
and Xande counters with a nice body shot.
Keijo throws a front kick aimed at Xande's knee but Xande avoids it well.
Keijo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Xande counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xande checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xande keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keijo throws a low kick, looking for Xande's leg but Xande calmly moves out of range.
Brutaali Keijo is winning the standup battle so far.
Keijo throws a leg kick that misses.
Keijo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xande counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Keijo.
Xande checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xande lands a nice hook to Keijo's body. Keijo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keijo throws a right hand that misses
and Xande counters with a right hand to the body.
Keijo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xande throws a jab but it's blocked by Keijo.
Xande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keijo.
Keijo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xande cracks a nice hook into Keijo's ribs.
Xande fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keijo is out of range.
Keijo lands with a shot to the body.
Keijo throws a low kick, looking for Xande's leg but Xande calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keijo throws a leg kick which misses Xande's front leg but catches the back leg as Xande tries to avoid it.
Keijo misses with a body shot.
Keijo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keijo gets a takedown into half guard.
Keijo controlling the pace.
Keijo wants to free his trapped foot but Xande is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Edu Xande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keijo is trying to work for a kimura but Xande is defending well.
Xande trying to control from the bottom.
Xande moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keijo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keijo stopping the sweep attempt from Xande.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keijo wants to control from the top but Xande keeps moving.
Keijo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Keijo throws a big right hand that misses.
Keijo won't allow Xande to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xande is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keijo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutaali Keijo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keijo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutaali Keijo!
An out of breath Brutaali Keijo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liepo Frendi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikkel Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frendi comes to the cage accompanied by War Is My Destiny. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liepo Frendi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikkel Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frendi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frendi throws a leg kick which misses Larsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Larsen tries to avoid it.
Larsen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frendi works the jab nicely.
Frendi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Larsen moves forwards but Frendi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Mikkel Larsen has been cut.
Larsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Frendi! Larsen is out on his feet! Frendi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Larsen is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Larsen is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liepo Frendi!
Liepo Frendi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that xXx - iForce Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rozemblit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Loko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Loco for them Lokos. Rozemblit has chosen Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Four Loko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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193 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Four Loko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Rozemblit!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozemblit blocks a jab.
Loko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rozemblit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loko.
Loko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loko gets caught napping as Rozemblit dives in and scores a takedown. Loko manages to retain guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rozemblit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rozemblit preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozemblit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Loko is looking to sweep but instead, Rozemblit has passed into half guard.
Rozemblit seems to be looking for submissions.
Loko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rozemblit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rozemblit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loko tries to roll over but Rozemblit keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loko has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozemblit seems to be looking for submissions.
Loko looking for submissions off his back.
Rozemblit slips a nice elbow through Loko's hands, connecting with Loko's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko is looking to escape.
Rozemblit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loko pushes Rozemblit off looking to stand but Rozemblit dives back in and keeps control.
Rozemblit wants to control but Loko is keeping him busy.
Loko trying to control here.
Rozemblit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rozemblit is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rozemblit wants to take a breather but Loko is having none of it.
Rozemblit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Loko is looking to improve his position.
Rozemblit is trying to work for a kimura but Loko is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit is controlling the pace.
Loko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Loko connects with an inside leg kick.
Jose Rozemblit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rozemblit blocks a head kick by Loko.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rozemblit.
Loko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rozemblit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rozemblit 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 Loko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Loko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Loko misses with a head kick.
Rozemblit misses with a leg kick
and Loko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loko swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rozemblit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rozemblit has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Loko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rozemblit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loko backwards.
Rozemblit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rozemblit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loko blocks a body shot from Rozemblit.
Loko blocks a body shot from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit misses with some punches.
Loko is trying to push Rozemblit away but Rozemblit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rozemblit lands a shoulder strike.
Loko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rozemblit prevents a body shot from Loko.
Rozemblit avoiding damage as Loko throws knees to the body.
Rozemblit stalling against the cage.
Rozemblit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loko's elbow.
Rozemblit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Loko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Four Loko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rozemblit.
Loko swings for the body but Rozemblit moves out of range.
Rozemblit avoids the head kick by Loko.
A left lands for Loko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko needs to keep his hands up - Rozemblit had a free shot at his head there.
Loko throws a hook but Rozemblit avoids it easily.
Loko misses with a few strikes there.
Rozemblit cracks Loko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Loko lands a front kick.
Rozemblit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Loko fails to land with a series of punches.
Rozemblit lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rozemblit finds it's way round the side to connect with Loko's head.
That kick from Rozemblit tenderised Loko's leg. Loko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loko throws a sloppy head kick and Rozemblit moves out of range easily.
Loko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rozemblit.
Loko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rozemblit eats them both and turns towards Loko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko throws a big shot that misses.
Rozemblit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loko.
Loko throws a body punch but Rozemblit moves out of range.
Four Loko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rozemblit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Loko as he jumps to the side.
Rozemblit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rozemblit lands an uppercut.
Loko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rozemblit as Loko tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit pushes Loko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loko is trying to push Rozemblit away but Rozemblit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rozemblit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rozemblit is defending well for now.
Rozemblit lands an uppercut.
Rozemblit presses Loko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rozemblit tries a body shot but Loko blocks it.
Rozemblit is trying to trip Loko. He has hold of a leg but Loko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rozemblit persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jose Rozemblit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rozemblit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Loko's guard.
Rozemblit is trying to control. Loko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loko tries to roll over but Rozemblit keeps him under control.
Loko is defending against the submission attempts here by Rozemblit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rozemblit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rozemblit throws out a powerful jab.
Loko looks to score with a jab to the body but Rozemblit is just out of range.
Loko misses with a head kick.
Loko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Rozemblit to counter with a crisp jab.
Loko misses with a body shot.
Loko throws a head kick but Rozemblit moves out of range.
Rozemblit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Rozemblit misses
and Loko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Loko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rozemblit can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rozemblit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rozemblit.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rozemblit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rozemblit tries to work over Loko's front leg with a kick but Loko checks it.
Rozemblit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Loko.
Rozemblit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loko throws out the jab.
Loko cracks Rozemblit with a good jab.
Rozemblit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rozemblit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Rozemblit misses.
Rozemblit cracks a nice hook into Loko's ribs.
Rozemblit tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit looks to throw a body kick
and Rozemblit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rozemblit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Loko throws a head kick that Rozemblit semi-blocks.
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!
Rozemblit blocks a head kick by Loko.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rozemblit - that will leave a mark!
Rozemblit is looking to land body kicks.
Rozemblit lands a leg kick that knocks Loko off balance momentarily.
Loko tries to sprawl but Rozemblit drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rozemblit passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rozemblit wants to control the pace but Loko is squirming around nicely.
Loko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Loko's face.
Rozemblit looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rozemblit looking to isolate an arm here. Loko doesn't see it coming and as Rozemblit extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Rozemblit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Rozemblit!
Our winner, Jose Rozemblit, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Aulis Makkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sendo Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Makkonen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metsämiehen Laulu. Sendo Takeshi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aulis Makkonen's chin.
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25
176 lbs
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172 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aulis Makkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sendo Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makkonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Takeshi as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Aulis Makkonen has been cut.
Takeshi throws a body punch but Makkonen moves out of range.
Makkonen lands a high kick!
Makkonen scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Takeshi misses its intended target.
Makkonen looks to land a combination but Takeshi avoids it well.
Takeshi throws the left hand but Makkonen avoids the punch easily.
Makkonen lands a head kick. Takeshi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Sendo Takeshi has been cut.
Makkonen throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makkonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makkonen 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 Takeshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takeshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeshi. Makkonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Makkonen.
Takeshi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takeshi avoids the head kick by Makkonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi lands a body shot.
Takeshi tries to land a front kick but Makkonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makkonen blocks a jab.
Takeshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makkonen throws a head kick that half lands.
Takeshi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takeshi keeps Makkonen at a distance using the push kick.
Makkonen is breathing heavily.
Takeshi lands a nice looking body 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!
Makkonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makkonen is rocked!
Makkonen walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Makkonen limp body while Takeshi jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sendo Takeshi!
Sendo Takeshi 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Baltazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixon Manners (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manners has chosen Lonely Boy as his entrance music. Brutus Baltazar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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28
265 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutus Baltazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dixon Manners!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baltazar throws a right and a left that Manners avoids nicely.
Baltazar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Dixon Manners has been cut.
Manners connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manners. Baltazar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manners moves out of range as Baltazar strikes.
Baltazar throws an overhand right that lands on Manners's shoulder, as Manners tries to avoid the shot.
Baltazar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baltazar misses with a leg kick
and Manners counters with a thumping low kick.
Baltazar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baltazar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manners misses with a hook.
Manners throws a hook but Baltazar avoids it easily.
Baltazar misses with a left hand
and Manners counters with a takedown into side control.
Manners tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Manners has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baltazar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baltazar tries to get out of the position.
Baltazar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Manners.
Baltazar prevents Manners from improving position.
Baltazar is trying to escape the position but Manners is controlling the position.
Manners trying to control the action but Baltazar is working from the bottom.
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!
Manners controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manners tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Manners has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manners working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Manners working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baltazar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Baltazar tries to lock up and control but Manners gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manners thowing shots but they're missing.
Baltazar tries to reverse the position but Manners maintains control.
Baltazar is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Manners locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Baltazar is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dixon Manners!
Our winner, Dixon Manners, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filippo Miragliani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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196 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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23
200 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Koslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Filippo Miragliani!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koslov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miragliani checks a leg kick nicely.
Koslov misses with a two punch combination.
Koslov swings for the body but Miragliani moves out of range.
Koslov shoots for a double leg takedown but Miragliani sprawls well. He's pushed Koslov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koslov scores with a nice right hand.
Miragliani tries to clinch but Koslov moves out of range.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown but Miragliani shows good takedown defense.
Miragliani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miragliani takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miragliani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miragliani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miragliani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Miragliani.
It looks like Boris Koslov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miragliani looks to land a combination but Koslov avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Koslov. Those never looked like landing.
Koslov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miragliani has closed the distance and engaged Koslov in a clinch.
Koslov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miragliani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Miragliani as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koslov.
Miragliani throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miragliani lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miragliani stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miragliani.
Koslov is trying to force a seperation but Miragliani has the dominant position.
Koslov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miragliani keeps control of Koslov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koslov is trying to force a seperation but Miragliani has the dominant position.
Koslov is looking to break free of the clinch but Miragliani has double underhooks.
Miragliani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miragliani lands a nice shot to the body.
Koslov breaks from the clinch.
Koslov tries to bum rush Miragliani with a series of wild strikes but Miragliani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miragliani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koslov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miragliani as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Koslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miragliani tries to clinch but Koslov moves out of range.
Koslov thows a body shot but no joy.
Koslov throws a nice looking combination but Miragliani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miragliani moves in looking to clinch but Koslov pushes him off.
Koslov shoots in but no luck this time.
Koslov looks for a takedown but Miragliani sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koslov.
Koslov cracks Miragliani with an open hand slap.
Miragliani throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koslov is breathing heavily.
Miragliani is looking to clinch but Koslov is avoiding it.
Koslov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boris Koslov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koslov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miragliani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koslov.
Miragliani connects with a crisp jab.
Miragliani connects with a nice looking jab.
Koslov is rocked!
Koslov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miragliani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miragliani thuds his shin into the meat of Koslov's side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miragliani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miragliani lands with a thumping leg 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!
Miragliani scores with a nice strike.
Boris Koslov's cut is getting worse.
Nice body kick there by Miragliani.
Miragliani lands with a shot to the body.
Miragliani thows a body kick. Koslov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Miragliani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koslov under the eye.
Oh Koslov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miragliani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koslov seems to have got his legs back now.
Miragliani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koslov's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Miragliani as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miragliani lands a nice shot to the body.
Whack! Miragliani lands a heavy head kick that drops Koslov. The ref tackles Miragliani to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Koslov was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Filippo Miragliani!
During a confident post fight interview, Filippo Miragliani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quint Bingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keke Pummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bingham comes to the cage accompanied by Hatebreed - Live for this. Keke Pummel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
178 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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23
177 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quint Bingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Pummel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bingham looking to score a takedown here. Pummel is defending well but Bingham drives through and ends up in Pummel's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pummel is adopting a defensive guard.
Bingham wants to control from the top but Pummel keeps moving.
Bingham wants to pass the guard but Pummel is keeping the position.
Bingham chips away with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pummel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bingham throwing strikes from guard but Pummel blocks nicely.
Bingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Pummel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bingham looking to sit in guard and control but Pummel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bingham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bingham 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pummel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pummel wanted to stand there but Bingham had control of the position.
Bingham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pummel defends it easily.
Bingham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pummel is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pummel gets to his feet - Bingham follows without any prompting.
Pummel throws a body punch but Bingham moves out of range.
Pummel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pummel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Bingham fails with the takedown.
Pummel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pummel lands with a hook. Bingham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pummel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Bingham catches Pummel right on the button with a cross.
Bingham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pummel.
Pummel scores with a sloppy right hand. Bingham should have avoided that one.
Pummel misses with a body kick.
Pummel lands a jab to the nose.
Bingham throws a right and a left that Pummel avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Pummel.
Keke Pummel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pummel lands a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Pummel as Bingham shoots in.
Bingham scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pummel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bingham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel wants to hold on but Bingham pushes him away.
Bingham working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bingham looking to ground and pound but Pummel is blocking nicely.
Pummel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bingham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bingham misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pummel really wants to buck Bingham off and get back to his feet.
Bingham is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pummel to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pummel shrugs it off.
Pummel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bingham is trying to work for a kimura but Pummel is defending well.
Pummel wants to improve his position but Bingham is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quint Bingham dominated that round.
That's time! Bingham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pummel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pummel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bingham scores with a hook.
Pummel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bingham shoots in and drives through. Pummel sprawls well.
Bingham catches Pummel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pummel throws a hook but Bingham blocks it.
Bingham jabs at Pummel's body.
Pummel tries to bum rush Bingham with a series of wild strikes but Bingham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pummel throws a jab when Bingham was well out of range.
A big left from Pummel misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham looks to score with a jab to the body but Pummel is just out of range.
Bingham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pummel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pummel lands a nice hook to Bingham's body. Bingham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bingham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pummel pinned against the cage. Pummel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pummel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pummel.
Pummel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pummel throws a sloppy head kick and Bingham moves out of range easily.
Bingham throws a body punch but Pummel moves out of range.
Bingham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Pummel misses.
Pummel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pummel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Pummel finds it's way through Bingham's defenses.
Pummel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pummel misses with a hook
and Bingham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pummel thinking.
Bingham looks for a takedown but Pummel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quint Bingham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bingham.
Bingham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pummel.
Bingham looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bingham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pummel has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pummel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bingham is working away from the top position though.
Bingham wants to take a breather but Pummel is having none of it.
Bingham moves into full mount! Pummel won't be happy about that!
Bingham trying to control but Pummel is having none of it.
Bingham throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bingham is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pummel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bingham looking to secure an arm triangle but Pummel defends it well.
Bingham misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bingham moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pummel has worked his arm free - good work by Pummel!
Quint Bingham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bingham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pummel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bingham wants to control but Pummel is keeping him busy.
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 Quint Bingham will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bingham moves out of range as Pummel throws a body kick.
Bingham blocks a leg kick.
Bingham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bingham gets a takedown into half guard.
Pummel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bingham tries to pass to full mount but Pummel defends it.
Pummel wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham is working for a kimura but Pummel is defending it quite comfortably.
Pummel won't allow Bingham to pass to mount.
Bingham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pummel keeps working.
Bingham is looking for a kimura but Pummel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bingham to get the leverage.
Bingham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bingham seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pummel is just riding it out for now. Bingham eventually gives up the hold.
Pummel is holding on to half guard well.
Pummel is not content to let Bingham control the position.
Pummel is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bingham stalling.
Bingham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pummel sees it coming and defends easily.
Pummel is trying to stand up here but Bingham is controlling him well.
Bingham content to control rather than advance.
Pummel is trying to stand.
Pummel is not content to let Bingham control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bingham seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bingham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pummel is defending against the submission attempts here by Bingham.
Quint Bingham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pummel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bingham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quint Bingham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bingham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quint Bingham!
Quint Bingham took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tuco Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahlua Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendoza comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God - Descending. Tuco Mendoza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuco Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kahlua Zordick!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Zordick tries to clinch up
and Mendoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendoza misses with a straight left.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zordick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Zordick moved out of range nicely.
Mendoza with a poor takedown
and Zordick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zordick.
Zordick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendoza uses from the top position.
Mendoza lands a couple of digs.
Mendoza forces his way into half guard.
Zordick is trying to maintain the position but Mendoza is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendoza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zordick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Zordick is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zordick manages to get to full guard.
Zordick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendoza defends well.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Zordick is retaining full guard.
Zordick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendoza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zordick is keeping the position for now.
Mendoza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza looking to sit in guard and control but Zordick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mendoza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zordick advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza manages to get back to half guard.
Mendoza preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zordick is working for a kimura but Mendoza is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zordick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mendoza has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to roll over but Zordick keeps him under control.
Zordick is looking to take a break and control but Mendoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendoza is looking for a sweep. Zordick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zordick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mendoza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zordick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza with the active half guard here but Zordick passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Zordick crashes against the mat.
Mendoza sneaks back into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zordick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendoza trying to control here.
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 Tuco Mendoza 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.
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zordick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Mendoza as he checks the leg kick.
Zordick slips a straight right by Mendoza.
Mendoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mendoza throws the left hand but Zordick avoids the punch easily.
Zordick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendoza as he jumps to the side.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut
and Zordick counters with a nice body kick.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Zordick.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zordick was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Zordick throws a leg kick but Mendoza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mendoza with a poor takedown
and Zordick counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zordick shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza shows good takedown defense.
Zordick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zordick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zordick was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Zordick.
Mendoza misses with a looping right.
Zordick fails with a takedown attempt.
Tuco Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kahlua Zordick.
Mendoza lands a jab to Zordick's midsection.
Good shot there by Zordick.
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Zordick's shoulder, as Zordick tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza shoots and misses
and Zordick counters with a leg kick.
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zordick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zordick is refusing to be controlled, as Mendoza sits in half guard.
Zordick trying to hold on to Mendoza's head to control him but Mendoza postures up.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Zordick is working from the bottom.
Tuco Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendoza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zordick sees it coming and defends easily.
Zordick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zordick is looking to control Mendoza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zordick avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zordick defends it well.
Zordick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zordick is refusing to be controlled, as Mendoza sits in half guard.
Zordick is trying to maintain the position but Mendoza is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendoza is looking to stall here but Zordick recovers full guard.
Zordick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zordick is looking for a triangle but Mendoza pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zordick keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Mendoza cracks Zordick with a solid left hand.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Zordick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza advances position into side control!
Zordick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mendoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Zordick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zordick trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zordick works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zordick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendoza has managed to get both his arms back between Zordick's legs - danger averted.
Mendoza distracts Zordick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendoza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kahlua Zordick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zordick shoots for a takedown but Mendoza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Zordick shows good takedown defense.
Mendoza shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendoza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zordick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuco Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zordick throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendoza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendoza.
Mendoza postures up.
Zordick has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mendoza should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zordick has tightened it up now! Mendoza 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 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kahlua Zordick!
Kahlua Zordick 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusisto comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B.. Yo has chosen Yö - Likaiset Legendat as his entrance music. 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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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Yo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusisto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yo sprawls well. Yo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uusisto gets slowly back to his feet.
Yo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yo misses with an uppercut.
Yo takes one on the button.
Yo throws a body punch but Uusisto moves out of range.
Yo thows a body shot but no joy.
Uusisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yo was well out of range. Poor timing from Uusisto.
Uusisto loads up on a big right hand but Yo slips the punch.
Uusisto walks into a jab.
Yo misses with a hook.
Uusisto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yo under the eye.
Yo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uusisto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uusisto misses with a body shot.
Yo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uusisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yo missing with a left hand there. Uusisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uusisto connects with a right hand. Yo shakes it off.
Yo blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo slips under a jab from Uusisto.
Uusisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uusisto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yo with a hook.
Uusisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uusisto moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Yo goes down! Can Uusisto finish him!?
Yo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Uusisto is stalling in the full guard.
Yo is still in real trouble! Can Uusisto finish him?
Uusisto wants to control from the top but Yo keeps moving.
Uusisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uusisto landing with the ground and pound.
Uusisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uusisto looking to pass the guard.
Yo seems to have recovered his senses.
Uusisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo keeping moving, preventing Uusisto from controlling successfully.
Uusisto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Uusisto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yo's head.
Uusisto 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Yo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uusisto postures up in Yo's guard and throws a big left but Yo blocks it.
Uusisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uusisto controls the pace.
Uusisto wants to pass the guard but Yo is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jurmas Uusisto.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Uusisto.
Uusisto stalks Yo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yo's face. Yo staggers backwards, shaken.
Yo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yo misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Uusisto.
Yo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Uusisto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uusisto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Uusisto is stalling here. Yo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Uusisto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Uusisto gets back to half guard.
Uusisto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yo trying to control from half guard but Uusisto is working away.
Uusisto wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurmas Uusisto 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.
Yo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Jurmas Uusisto has been cut.
Yo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Uusisto tries to buck Yo off but Yo is having none of it.
Uusisto regains half guard.
Yo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Uusisto to regain full guard.
Yo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yo wants to stand but Uusisto is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yo postures up and lands a big shot to Uusisto's brow.
Uusisto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yo trying to control but Uusisto is working from the bottom.
Uusisto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yo defends well.
Yo distracts Uusisto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yo throwing strikes from guard but Uusisto blocks nicely.
Uusisto is trying to keep Yo in close.
Yo works over Uusisto with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto working for a triangle but Yo defends it easily.
Uusisto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yo defends it easily.
Yo throws an elbow that misses. Uusisto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yo's guard. Nice move by Uusisto!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto looking to pass the guard.
Uusisto wants to control from the top but Yo keeps moving.
Uusisto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Yo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uusisto is looking for a triangle but Yo pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Yo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jurmas Uusisto's cut.
That's time! Uusisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Uusisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yo.
Yo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yo leaves Uusisto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uusisto stuns Yo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yo throws a lazy right hand but Uusisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yo cracks Uusisto with a good jab.
Uusisto tries to clinch up.
Uusisto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Yo finds it's target.
Yo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uusisto to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uusisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yo lands a body shot.
Uusisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yo slips a jab from Uusisto.
Yo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uusisto in his tracks.
Uusisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uusisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yo at a distance.
Uusisto throws out a powerful jab.
Uusisto throws a good cross that connects.
Uusisto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yo as he jumps to the side.
Uusisto circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Yo to the canvas! Yo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Uusisto keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jurmas Uusisto!
Jurmas Uusisto retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jurmas Uusisto thanked Fight Day Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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