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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royler Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture's entrance music is Killing Fields by Metallica. A fine choice. Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Underdogs day by ENTOMBED kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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278 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royler Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Couture's head but Couture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Couture will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Couture rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Couture wants a takedown but no success here.
Couture is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Couture after a bit of a struggle.
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Couture clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Gracie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Couture is pressed up against the ropes. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Couture down to the mat. Couture avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Couture keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Couture circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Couture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Couture.
Couture could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Couture lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couture tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couture to the ground. Couture escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Couture sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Couture is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie moves into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Couture should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Couture should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royler Gracie!
An out of breath Royler Gracie 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Negrodamus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett comes to the ring accompanied by Catch Is as Catch can Iam CATCHISCAN MAN!. Jones has chosen Hello Zepp - Charlie Clouser as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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230 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Negrodamus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jones gets caught napping as Barnett dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Barnett has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnett's guard.
Barnett wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Josh Barnett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Barnett tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Barnett there.
Barnett tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Josh Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnett, as that shot connected.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Barnett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnett has Jones in his guard.
Barnett is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnett is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones tries to stand but Barnett is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Barnett to get back to his feet.
Barnett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barnett pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Josh Barnett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Barnett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barnett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnett lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Barnett lands a head shot.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Barnett finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Barnett dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barnett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barnett punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnett lands with a good body shot.
Barnett catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnett cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnett clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Barnett shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand but Barnett is controlling the position.
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnett wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Barnett wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Barnett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnett tries to get out of the position.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones prevents Barnett from getting back to his feet.
Barnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Barnett is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Josh Barnett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Barnett shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Josh Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Barnett stops Jones from standing up.
Barnett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barnett, into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones won't allow Barnett to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnett dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnett.
Barnett scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Barnett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Barnett pushes him off.
Barnett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Barnett is looking to stand but Barnett has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Barnett has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jones tries to buck Barnett off but he can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnett wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Barnett working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay.
Barnett is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jones has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jones!
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Barnett wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josh Barnett.
Barnett manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Barnett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barnett wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Barnett is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones tries to stand but Barnett is controlling from the bottom.
Barnett is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jones is pressed up against the ropes. Barnett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Barnett.
Barnett scores with a nice strike.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Barnett.
Barnett scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barnett scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnett's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnett duly obliges.
Barnett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Negrodamus Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Barnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Barnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Barnett!
Our winner, Josh Barnett, 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 Xander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhaka Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage comes to the ring accompanied by Diary of Jane. Zhaka Zulu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Xander Cage's chin.
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195 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xander Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage avoids the body shot from Zulu.
Zulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zulu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zulu is looking to stand up but Cage isn't so interested in that idea.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.
Cage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zulu dives on top into guard.
Zulu wants to stand but Cage has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage trying to control the position.
Zulu is looking to stand up but Cage won't let him.
Zulu stopping the sweep attempt from Cage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zulu is aware though and is defending well.
Zulu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cage is trying to control the position but Zulu postures up.
Cage wants to stand up but Zulu is controlling him.
Cage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zulu defends it easily.
Zulu is looking to stand up but Cage won't let him.
Cage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is looking to stand up but Cage won't let him.
Zulu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cage working a defensive guard here.
Zulu wanted to stand there but Cage had control of the position.
Cage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xander Cage has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zulu as he avoids it easily.
Zhaka Zulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zulu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Zulu misses.
Cage walks into a jab.
Cage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zulu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zulu misses the shot to the body.
Cage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zulu counters with a three punch combo that has Cage backing up. Cage nods at Zulu to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, jab by Zulu - just one landing.
Zulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cage.
Zulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cage tries for a takedown but Zulu circles away easily
and Zulu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhaka Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Cage has his takedown stuffed
letting Zulu counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zulu lands a nice hook to Cage's body. Cage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhaka Zulu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cage misses with a takedown attempt
and Zulu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cage fails with the takedown.
Zulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cage misses with a takedown
and Zulu counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulu lands a big uppercut and Cage crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cage looks OK. Zulu waves Cage back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zulu throws a big shot that misses.
Zulu cracks Cage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cage is rocked!
Zulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Cage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zulu counters with a right hand from hell and Cage is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zhaka Zulu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Nakkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakkeli comes into the arena with LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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183 lbs
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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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Nakkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakkeli misses with a looping right.
Nakkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
A combination from Nakkeli does no damage.
James clinches.
Nakkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakkeli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from James.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by James.
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nakkeli.
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nakkeli is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nakkeli as James tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nakkeli is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the ropes.
Nakkeli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James lands a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from James.
James lands with a light punch inside.
James with a knee to the head.
Nakkeli is rocked!
James has Nakkeli pressed up against the ropes in a tight Thai clinch. Nakkeli is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from James - that's hurt Nakkeli badly! Oh, another knee lands and Nakkeli is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Nakkeli doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Rick James!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montoya comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Jones - Can't be touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sean Chen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Montoya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montoya lands with a kick to the temple. Chen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Sean Chen has been cut.
Chen thuds a left hand into Montoya's body.
Nice takedown defense from Chen. No joy for Montoya on that attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Montoya! Chen is out on his feet! Montoya rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Chen is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Chen is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Montoya!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Montoya thanked Undead clothing. All items 10$ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Crahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crahan comes to the ring accompanied by All That Remains - The Last Time. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Crahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira takes a swing at Crahan's ribcage but misses.
Crahan takes a swing at Nogueira 's ribcage but misses.
Crahan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crahan connects with a body shot.
Nogueira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crahan missing with a left hand there. Nogueira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crahan as he jumps to the side.
Crahan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Crahan.
Crahan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nogueira .
Crahan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Crahan. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Shawn Crahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira .
Crahan sends Nogueira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Crahan is motioning to the referee to let Nogueira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nogueira is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Crahan comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Nogueira falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Nogueira was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Crahan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ILja Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shank Flabbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muromets comes to the ring accompanied by Krec Паром через. Flabbott has chosen Master P Ft.Silkk The Shocker - Bout Dat as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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255 lbs
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290 lbs
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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
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, ILja Muromets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shank Flabbott!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flabbott thows a body shot but no joy.
Muromets throws a hook but Flabbott avoids it easily.
Muromets uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flabbott.
Muromets uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flabbott.
Muromets misses with an uppercut.
Muromets shoots in for a double leg but Flabbott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muromets tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flabbott swivels and escapes.
Flabbott shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Flabbott was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Muromets tries to hold on but Flabbott pushes him away.
Muromets is in all sorts of trouble here.
Flabbott scoring with strikes but Muromets is staying in there.
Muromets sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flabbott is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets looking for submissions off his back.
Muromets gets full guard.
Flabbott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muromets looking for a sweep. Not yet Muromets, not yet.
Flabbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Muromets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flabbott landing some decent shots from guard.
Muromets working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flabbott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flabbott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Flabbott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muromets trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flabbott tries to free his leg and advance position but Muromets is retaining full guard.
Muromets working for a triangle but Flabbott defends it easily.
Muromets controls Flabbott momentarily but Flabbott frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Muromets has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flabbott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flabbott trying to control but Muromets is working from the bottom.
Flabbott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flabbott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Muromets can't keep his opponent in guard - Flabbott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muromets is trying to get back to full guard.
Muromets actively working from the bottom here.
Muromets looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muromets slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Muromets is looking for a triangle but Flabbott pushes his legs off easily.
Flabbott throws a strike but Muromets rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Flabbott trying to keep a closed guard but Muromets is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muromets throws an elbow that misses. Flabbott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muromets's guard. Nice move by Flabbott!
Muromets working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flabbott.
Flabbott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muromets's guard.
Flabbott is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Muromets actively working from the bottom here.
Muromets keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muromets gets full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flabbott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Muromets has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Flabbott is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Muromets.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shank Flabbott will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flabbott tries to clinch up.
Flabbott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Flabbott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muromets has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flabbott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Flabbott blocking some punches.
Flabbott has hold of one of Muromets's legs. Muromets is fighting the takedown attempt but Flabbott gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Flabbott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flabbott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muromets wants to stand but Flabbott is controlling the position.
Flabbott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flabbott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flabbott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flabbott wants to control from the top but Muromets keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flabbott looking to pass the guard.
Muromets is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muromets had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flabbott defends it easily.
Muromets wants to sweep but no luck.
Muromets is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flabbott is aware though and is defending well.
Flabbott trying to control but Muromets is working from the bottom.
Flabbott distracts Muromets with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Muromets looking for a guillotine here but Flabbott defends easily.
Muromets has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flabbott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flabbott tries to free his leg and advance position but Muromets is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flabbott wants to control from the top but Muromets keeps moving.
Muromets working a defensive guard here.
Muromets escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flabbott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flabbott postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muromets looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flabbott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flabbott gets to his feet and stands over Muromets, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Muromets felt that one! Flabbott unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Muromets from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shank Flabbott!
A relieved looking Shank Flabbott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Flight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twelf Thermandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thermandin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Prelude 12 by Styx. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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World class MT
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Flight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Twelf Thermandin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flight throws a body kick the misses
and Thermandin counters with a nice leg kick.
Flight swings widly with a right hand
and Thermandin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thermandin, right into the meat.
Flight attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Flight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flight throws a sloppy head kick and Thermandin moves out of range easily.
Flight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flight looks to land a right hand but Thermandin moved out of range.
Flight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thermandin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thermandin rushes Flight and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Thermandin misses with a knee to the head.
Flight wants to break free but Thermandin has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flight avoiding damage as Thermandin throws knees to the body.
Flight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thermandin has him pressed against the ropes.
Flight is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thermandin is keeping busy.
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but Flight blocks it.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thermandin backwards.
Flight is trying to break free.
Thermandin avoiding damage.
Flight jumps guard but Thermandin turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thermandin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flight working aggressively here.
Thermandin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flight's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Flight fails to land.
Flight is looking to break free of the clinch but Thermandin has double underhooks.
Thermandin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thermandin has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flight avoids it.
Flight tries to break the clinch but Thermandin is controlling the position.
Flight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flight avoids it.
Flight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thermandin walks away with a smile on his face. Flight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flight throws a hook but Thermandin blocks it.
Thermandin throws a push kick but Flight slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Thermandin.
Flight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thermandin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flight misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thermandin moves away.
Flight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thermandin's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Flight throwing strikes from guard but Thermandin blocks nicely.
Flight is looking to work some ground and pound but Thermandin has wrist control.
Flight works over Thermandin with some ground and pound from guard.
Flight is looking to work some ground and pound but Thermandin has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flight controlling from the top position.
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 Thomas Flight will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Flight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thermandin.
Flight swinging wildly here.
Flight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thermandin throws a chopping leg kick but Flight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermandin defending well as Flight loads up on a big left hand.
Flight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thermandin lands the left hand.
It looks like Thomas Flight has been cut.
Flight shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Flight 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.
Flight is stalling here. Thermandin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Flight seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thermandin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Flight is looking to reverse the position.
Thermandin wants to stand but Flight has his arm trapped.
Flight is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flight is trying to control Thermandin's posture but Thermandin avoids it.
Flight tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thermandin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flight is trying to control Thermandin's posture but Thermandin avoids it.
Thermandin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thermandin tries to score with a low kick but Flight moves his leg out of the way.
Thermandin fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flight thows a body kick. Thermandin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Flight throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thermandin wants to land a leg kick but Flight is out of range.
Flight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Flight misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flight. That's going to slow Thermandin down.
Flight throws a jab when Thermandin was well out of range.
Twelf Thermandin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thermandin 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.
Nice defenses there by Thermandin.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Flight - that will leave a mark!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thermandin lands a lovely overhand right.
Thermandin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flight defending well as Thermandin loads up on a big left hand.
Thermandin rushes Flight and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flight lands with a nice body kick.
Flight cracks Thermandin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Flight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Flight's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Flight avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck for Flight with that takedown attempt.
Flight works the jab nicely.
Thermandin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thermandin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thermandin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thermandin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thermandin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flight.
Flight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thermandin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thermandin blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Thermandin.
Thermandin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flight.
Thermandin throws a leg kick but Flight checks it.
Flight shoots for a double leg takedown but Thermandin sprawls well. He's pushed Flight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Flight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flight looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Flight throws a jab when Thermandin was well out of range.
Thermandin throws a leg kick
and Flight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thermandin throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Twelf Thermandin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flight misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thermandin tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flight.
Nice straight punches there by Thermandin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thermandin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Flight. Those never looked like landing.
Flight moves out of range as Thermandin throws a body kick.
Thermandin throws a body kick that misses.
Thermandin throws a leg kick but Flight moved away.
Thermandin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Flight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin moves into the clinch.
Flight avoiding damage as Thermandin throws knees to the body.
Flight managing to block the knees to the body from Thermandin.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Flight avoids the damage to the body.
Thermandin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thomas Flight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thermandin backwards.
Thermandin wants to stall.
Flight struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermandin controls his hands.
Thermandin lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flight.
Thermandin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thermandin crunches a lovely knee into Flight's ribcage.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but Flight blocks with his arms.
Flight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thermandin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flight is out of range and Thermandin settles back down.
Thermandin scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thermandin needs to keep his hands up - Flight had a free shot at his head there.
Flight shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thermandin is trying to defend but Flight finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Flight seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twelf Thermandin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flight has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Flight!
Thomas Flight was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yossi Avitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iggy Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avitan comes to the ring accompanied by Tagidi Li Masheu. Guerrero comes into a darkened arena with his song building. La Bamba kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
16 - 1 - 0 |
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218 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yossi Avitan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iggy Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero lands with an overhand left.
Avitan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Guerrero will feel that in the morning.
Avitan cracks Guerrero with a good jab.
Avitan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Iggy Guerrero has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerrero drives through and clinches with Avitan against the ropes.
Guerrero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guerrero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Avitan is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avitan.
Guerrero trying to control the position but instead, Avitan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Guerrero into the ropes.
Avitan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guerrero is defending well for now.
Guerrero is trying to stall.
Guerrero struggles to land a body shot inside as Avitan controls his hands.
Guerrero slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Iggy Guerrero.
A thudding body kick lands there by Avitan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avitan thows a body kick. Guerrero tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crunch! Avitan slams his shin into Guerrero's torso.
Guerrero looks gassed!
Avitan's corner calls for a 1-2. Avitan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avitan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avitan lands with a good body shot.
Avitan lands a front kick.
Avitan cracks a nice hook into Guerrero's ribs.
Avitan lands a leg kick that knocks Guerrero off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avitan.
Avitan connects with a leg kick. Guerrero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Avitan lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Avitan.
Avitan scores with a nice body kick.
Avitan connects with a leg kick. Guerrero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Avitan lands with a shot to the body.
Guerrero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avitan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avitan clinches up with Guerrero and pushes him back against the ropes.
Avitan lands a knee to the body.
Avitan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avitan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guerrero's face.
Avitan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Avitan breaks the clinch.
Guerrero 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.
Avitan cracks Guerrero with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Avitan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Guerrero to stand back up!
Guerrero is rocked!
Avitan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guerrero is still on wobbly legs! Can Avitan finish him?
Avitan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guerrero's calf.
Guerrero seems to have recovered his senses.
Avitan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guerrero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Avitan cracks Guerrero with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Guerrero falls to his knees and Avitan doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yossi Avitan!
Yossi Avitan retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Yossi Avitan 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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FIGHT
RATING
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