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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Krakowiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jusma Siltanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jusma Siltanen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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283 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Krakowiak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jusma Siltanen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siltanen misses with the combination.
Krakowiak could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Krakowiak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Siltanen sprawls well. Siltanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krakowiak gets slowly back to his feet.
Siltanen lunges at Krakowiak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krakowiak's hand.
Krakowiak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Siltanen throws a series of strikes that have Krakowiak backpedaling.
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!
Krakowiak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Siltanen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Krakowiak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siltanen. Krakowiak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siltanen throws a right hand that Krakowiak ducks under and follows up with a left that Krakowiak also avoids with ease.
Siltanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krakowiak fails with the takedown
and Siltanen counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siltanen drops Krakowiak with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Krakowiak looks back up at him and smiles so Siltanen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Krakowiak is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Siltanen engages and cracks Krakowiak with a massive lead left hook - Krakowiak tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Siltanen is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jusma Siltanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferbricio FaceFucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gracie Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). FaceFucker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Facefucked by Cannibal Corpse. Drysdale has chosen Harvestor of sarrows by METALLICA as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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278 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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, Ferbricio FaceFucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gracie Drysdale!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drysdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drysdale feints and as FaceFucker raises his hands in defense, Drysdale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Drysdale sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drysdale 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.
Drysdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drysdale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drysdale 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.
Drysdale is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
FaceFucker wants to stand but Drysdale is controlling the position.
FaceFucker is trying to control the position but Drysdale postures up.
Drysdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. FaceFucker is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
FaceFucker keeping full guard, as Drysdale tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drysdale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but FaceFucker swivels and escapes.
FaceFucker scoring well with a low kick there.
FaceFucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
FaceFucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown but FaceFucker shows good takedown defense.
FaceFucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drysdale throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. FaceFucker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drysdale is in FaceFucker's guard.
FaceFucker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drysdale on the ground.
FaceFucker can't keep his opponent in guard - Drysdale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
FaceFucker is looking to control Drysdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can FaceFucker avoid being mounted?
Drysdale is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drysdale is working for a submission of some sort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drysdale is working for a kimura but FaceFucker is defending it quite comfortably.
Drysdale prevents FaceFucker from standing back up.
Drysdale wants to work for an arm triangle but FaceFucker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura here.
Drysdale seems to be looking for submissions.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura here.
FaceFucker trying to hold on to Drysdale's head to control him but Drysdale postures up.
Drysdale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drysdale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, FaceFucker has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale prevents FaceFucker from improving his position.
Drysdale is looking to advance position but FaceFucker won't allow it.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and FaceFucker defends it well.
Drysdale looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura but FaceFucker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drysdale to get the leverage.
FaceFucker is pressing down on Drysdale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
FaceFucker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drysdale controls the pace.
Drysdale wants to control from the top but FaceFucker keeps moving.
Drysdale looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gracie Drysdale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drysdale shoots for a takedown but FaceFucker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie Drysdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drysdale shoots in and bounces FaceFucker off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
FaceFucker keeping full guard, as Drysdale tries to pass.
Drysdale drops back looking for a leg! FaceFucker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and FaceFucker manages to kick Drysdale off! Drysdale jumps back into FaceFucker's guard.
Drysdale postures up in FaceFucker's guard and throws a big left but FaceFucker blocks it.
FaceFucker trying to control the position.
Drysdale postures up in FaceFucker's guard and throws a big left but FaceFucker blocks it.
FaceFucker wants to get back to his feet but Drysdale is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
FaceFucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drysdale drops back looking for a leg! FaceFucker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and FaceFucker manages to kick Drysdale off! Drysdale jumps back into FaceFucker's guard.
Gracie Drysdale has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale drops back looking for a leg! FaceFucker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and FaceFucker manages to kick Drysdale off! Drysdale jumps back into FaceFucker's guard.
Drysdale tries to free his leg and advance position but FaceFucker is retaining full guard.
FaceFucker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drysdale is controlling him.
FaceFucker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drysdale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drysdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drysdale wants to control from the top but FaceFucker keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale won't allow FaceFucker to get back to his feet.
Drysdale works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Drysdale trying to control from half guard but FaceFucker is working away.
Drysdale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but FaceFucker sees it coming and defends easily.
Drysdale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drysdale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Drysdale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. FaceFucker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drysdale.
Drysdale wants to pass the guard but FaceFucker is defending well.
Drysdale seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. FaceFucker is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gracie Drysdale!
During a confident post fight interview, Gracie Drysdale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa has chosen Kokkelivekkulit as his entrance music. Seppo Taalasmaa looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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253 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bunga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taalasmaa looks up at the clock and then as Bunga takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taalasmaa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Bunga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taalasmaa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bunga sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Taalasmaa misses with the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
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.
Taalasmaa with the ground and pound but Bunga regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bunga regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Taalasmaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga controls Taalasmaa momentarily but Taalasmaa frees himself.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes but missing.
Bunga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taalasmaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taalasmaa looking to sit in guard and control but Bunga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taalasmaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunga.
Bunga is looking to work some ground and pound but Taalasmaa has wrist control.
Taalasmaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa working a defensive guard here.
Bunga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taalasmaa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bunga lands a couple of elbows.
Taalasmaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunga looking to pass the guard.
Taalasmaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bunga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bunga lands a couple of elbows.
Bunga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bunga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taalasmaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bunga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taalasmaa looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taalasmaa trying to keep a closed guard but Bunga is proving a slippery customer.
Bunga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bunga drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taalasmaa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bunga has Taalasmaa in his guard.
Bunga controlling Taalasmaa's posture.
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.
Cain Bunga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taalasmaa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bunga!
Taalasmaa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Taalasmaa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cain Bunga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunga is in a horrible position here. Taalasmaa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunga tries to hold on but Taalasmaa postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Taalasmaa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bunga's head.
Bunga trying to control but Taalasmaa postures up.
Taalasmaa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bunga to regain full guard.
Bunga controls Taalasmaa momentarily but Taalasmaa frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a strike but Bunga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taalasmaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Bunga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taalasmaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bunga lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bunga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunga slips nicely into half guard.
Taalasmaa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bunga scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taalasmaa is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga seems to be looking for submissions.
Bunga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taalasmaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunga.
Bunga is working for a kimura but Taalasmaa is defending it quite comfortably.
Bunga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taalasmaa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bunga.
Bunga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taalasmaa dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is controlling Taalasmaa's posture.
Bunga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taalasmaa manages to get himself to full guard.
Taalasmaa looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taalasmaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Bunga throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Cain Bunga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Taalasmaa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bunga!
Taalasmaa looking to land elbow strikes but Bunga uses the position to regain half guard.
Taalasmaa stalling away here and it's allowed Bunga to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taalasmaa throws an elbow that misses. Bunga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taalasmaa's guard. Nice move by Bunga!
Bunga has gone for a leg lock! Taalasmaa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bunga's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga controls Taalasmaa momentarily but Taalasmaa frees himself.
Taalasmaa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bunga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bunga has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunga.
Bunga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Taalasmaa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bunga, into his guard.
Bunga is trying to control the position but Taalasmaa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes but missing.
Taalasmaa looking to sit in guard and control but Bunga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bunga postures up and lands a big shot to Taalasmaa's brow.
Bunga throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga postures up in Taalasmaa's guard and throws a big left but Taalasmaa blocks it.
Taalasmaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taalasmaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Bunga uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Bunga is trying to control the position but Taalasmaa postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seppo Taalasmaa.
I think Bunga 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cain Bunga!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Zappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Janowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Zappa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Janowicz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janowicz has his takedown stuffed
and Zappa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Janowicz!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zappa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Janowicz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Janowicz wants to hold on but Zappa pushes him away.
Janowicz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zappa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janowicz defends well.
Zappa working a defensive guard here.
Janowicz wants to control from the top but Zappa keeps moving.
Janowicz wants to pass the guard but Zappa is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janowicz throws a strike but Zappa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zappa trying to control but Janowicz is working from the bottom.
Zappa throwing strikes from guard but Janowicz blocks nicely.
Janowicz keeping full guard, as Zappa tries to pass.
Zappa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zappa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Janowicz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Janowicz working for a triangle but Zappa defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janowicz is pulling down on Zappa's head. It's preventing any offense from Zappa, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Janowicz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zappa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Janowicz is keeping the position for now.
Janowicz keeping moving, preventing Zappa from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Janowicz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zappa counters with a straight right hand.
Janowicz shoots in looking for a takedown but Zappa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Janowicz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frank Zappa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Janowicz.
Zappa drives through with a takedown into Janowicz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janowicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zappa wants to pass the guard but Janowicz is keeping the position.
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.
Zappa pushing down on Janowicz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janowicz is holding on to half guard well.
Zappa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zappa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Janowicz sees it coming and defends easily.
Janowicz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Janowicz trying to hold on to Zappa's head to control him but Zappa postures up.
Zappa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Janowicz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zappa.
Janowicz trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janowicz is defending against the submission attempts here by Zappa.
Zappa tries to pass to full mount but Janowicz defends it.
Janowicz tries to roll over but Zappa keeps him under control.
Janowicz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zappa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zappa wants to take a breather but Janowicz is having none of it.
Janowicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zappa is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Zappa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Janowicz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zappa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zappa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Janowicz's guard.
Zappa trying to control but Janowicz is working from the bottom.
Janowicz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Janowicz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Frank Zappa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zappa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Janowicz prevents Zappa from improving position.
Zappa is working hard here to advance position.
Janowicz is looking to regain half guard here but Zappa keeps moving and retains side control.
Janowicz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zappa's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappa is looking for a kimura here.
Zappa prevents Janowicz from improving his position.
Zappa trying to mount his opponent but Janowicz defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zappa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Janowicz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Janowicz working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zappa trying to control but Janowicz is working from the bottom.
Zappa 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.
Janowicz keeping moving, preventing Zappa from controlling successfully.
Zappa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Janowicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Zappa.
Zappa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zappa is thwarting Janowicz's attempts to control the position.
Zappa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janowicz trying to hold on to Zappa's head to control him but Zappa postures up.
Janowicz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zappa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zappa's back!
Well, with Janowicz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Zappa is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Janowicz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Zappa is trying to get back to his feet but Janowicz has full control of the position and if anything, Zappa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Janowicz throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Zappa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Janowicz.
Zappa wants to control his opponent's hands but Janowicz gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Janowicz working for a choke but Zappa is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janowicz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Janowicz not allowing Zappa to control his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Janowicz throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jan Janowicz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zappa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zappa is trying to control the action in half guard but Janowicz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zappa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Janowicz sees it coming and defends easily.
Janowicz trying to hold on to Zappa's head to control him but Zappa postures up.
Janowicz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Janowicz won't allow Zappa to pass to mount.
Janowicz is looking to improve his position.
Zappa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Janowicz is pressing down on Zappa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janowicz keeping moving, preventing Zappa from controlling successfully.
Zappa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zappa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Janowicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Janowicz controls Zappa momentarily but Zappa frees himself.
Zappa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Janowicz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Janowicz has escaped and now he's on top!
Zappa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Janowicz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Janowicz forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janowicz wants to control but Zappa is keeping him busy.
Zappa is defending against the submission attempts here by Janowicz.
Zappa actively working from the bottom here.
Janowicz seems to be looking for submissions.
Janowicz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Zappa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jan Janowicz!
After winning the bout, Jan Janowicz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Extreme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petter Krustev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krustev has chosen Hubava si moya goro. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Extreme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petter Krustev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Extreme closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Petter Krustev has been cut.
Krustev moves in looking to clinch but Extreme pushes him off.
Extreme throws a jab when Krustev was well out of range.
Krustev is looking to clinch but Extreme is avoiding it.
Extreme slips a jab and a cross from Krustev.
Some wild striking there from Krustev.
Krustev throws a low kick but Extreme moves out of range easily.
Extreme lands a slapping body shot.
Krustev takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krustev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krustev misses with a two punch combination.
Extreme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krustev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Extreme clinches.
A short left from Extreme.
Extreme takes a shot to the head.
Krustev lands with a left to the head.
Extreme leaning against his opponent.
Extreme tries a body shot but Krustev blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Extreme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Extreme swings wildly with an uppercut but Krustev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krustev blocking some punches.
Krustev lands a nice uppercut.
Krustev misses with a punch on the inside.
Krustev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Extreme is trying to maintain a safe position but Krustev gets an underhook and turns Extreme into the ropes.
Extreme has Krustev pressed against the ropes.
Krustev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Extreme scores with a hook to the body.
Krustev misses with some punches.
Krustev lands a body punch.
Krustev misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krustev has a couple of punches blocked by Extreme.
Krustev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Extreme.
A right hand to the body from Krustev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Extreme.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Extreme.
Krustev misses with a body punch.
Extreme trying to control the position but instead, Krustev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Extreme into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Extreme fails to land.
A body shot lands from Krustev.
Krustev tries to stall but Extreme uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Extreme misses with the head strike.
Krustev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Extreme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krustev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Extreme stalling in the clinch but Krustev improves position.
Krustev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krustev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krustev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krustev has a couple of punches blocked by Extreme.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krustev.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krustev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krustev tries a knee to the head but Extreme blocks it.
Krustev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krustev is trying to maintain a safe position but Extreme gets an underhook and turns Krustev into the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krustev.
Krustev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Extreme lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Extreme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krustev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krustev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Extreme misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Krustev as the two fighters clinch.
Krustev presses Extreme against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Extreme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krustev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krustev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Extreme's elbow.
Krustev trying to stall but Extreme improves his position.
A hook to the body from Krustev.
Extreme taking a breather.
Krustev lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Extreme.
Krustev working aggressively here.
Krustev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Extreme lands a left hand.
Extreme holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Krustev tries to work over Extreme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Petter Krustev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petter Krustev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Extreme throws a lazy uppercut
and Krustev counters with a one-two to the body.
Krustev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice jab there from Extreme.
Extreme jabs Krustev right on the nose. Krustev blinks but takes it well.
Extreme throws a series of punches but Krustev avoids them all with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krustev is looking to control Extreme's arms but Extreme gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krustev has his back to the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Krustev misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Extreme effectively controlling the action here.
Krustev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Extreme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krustev is working Extreme over against the ropes.
Krustev misses with an elbow strike.
Krustev lands a shot to the body.
Krustev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krustev lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krustev trying to control the position but instead, Extreme has worked for underhooks and has pushed Krustev into the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krustev.
Extreme is trying to stall.
Krustev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Extreme is keeping busy.
Extreme misses with a punch to the body.
Petter Krustev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Krustev working aggressively here.
Krustev tries to work over Extreme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Extreme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krustevs head.
Krustev stalling in the clinch.
Krustev tries a body shot but Extreme blocks it.
Extreme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krustev tries to throw a body punch but Extreme avoids it by throwing Krustev back against the ropes.
Krustev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Extreme lands with a left to the head.
Krustev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Extreme fails to land.
Krustev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Extreme is keeping busy.
Extreme stalling in the clinch.
Krustev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krustev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Extreme or not.
A short body shot lands from Extreme as the two fighters clinch.
Extreme is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Extreme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krustev throws a punch but it's blocked by Extreme.
A head punch on the inside from Krustev fails to land.
Extreme prevents a body shot from Krustev.
Krustev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Extreme is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krustev is keeping busy.
Extreme working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Extreme fails to land.
Extreme misses with a body punch.
Extreme trying to stall but Krustev improves his position.
Extreme lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Extreme fails to land.
Krustev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Extreme's elbow.
Extreme working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Extreme effectively controlling the action here.
Krustev looking to slow down the pace here.
Extreme swings wildly with an uppercut but Krustev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Extreme misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krustev swings wildly with an uppercut but Extreme uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Krustev gets through Extreme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Extreme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krustev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Krustev tries a knee to the head but Extreme blocks it.
Krustev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krustev misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krustev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Extreme scores with a shot to the side of Krustev's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Extreme.
A nice right hand lands inside from Extreme.
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 Josh Extreme will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petter Krustev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Extreme fails to land with a series of punches.
Extreme misses with a few strikes there.
Extreme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Extreme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Extreme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krustev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krustev misses with a two punch combination.
Extreme throws a hook but Krustev blocks it.
Krustev scores with a jab to the head.
Josh Extreme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Extreme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krustev takes the fight into the clinch.
Extreme misses with a punch to the body.
Extreme stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Extreme taking a breather.
Krustev lands with a left to the head.
Krustev misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Extreme - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Extreme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Extreme trying to stall but Krustev improves his position.
Krustev misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krustev misses with a punch on the inside.
Krustev throws a punch but it's blocked by Extreme.
Extreme is trying to break free.
Extreme is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Extreme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krustev is looking to control Extreme's arms but Extreme gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krustev has his back to the ropes.
Krustev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Extreme wants to stall.
Krustev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krustev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krustev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Extreme's efforts to push away.
Krustev lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krustev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Extreme backwards.
Krustev tries to work over Extreme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Extreme.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krustev.
Krustev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Extreme blocks a body shot from Krustev.
Extreme is trying to stall.
Extreme lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Krustev.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Extreme blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Extreme.
Extreme scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krustev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krustev tries to throw a body punch but Extreme avoids it by throwing Krustev back against the ropes.
Extreme trying to stall but Krustev improves his position.
Extreme can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Krustev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Extreme.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Extreme lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Krustev tries a knee to the head but Extreme blocks it.
Extreme lands a body punch.
Krustev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krustev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Krustev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Extreme or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Extreme is trying to maintain a safe position but Krustev gets an underhook and turns Extreme into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krustev has Extreme pushed against the ropes.
Extreme is trying to maintain a safe position but Krustev gets an underhook and turns Extreme into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Extreme.
Extreme swats away the attempt to clinch by Krustev.
Jab from Extreme.
Krustev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Extreme will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Extreme misses.
Krustev misses with the combination.
A big right from Extreme misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petter Krustev.
I think Krustev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petter Krustev!
Petter Krustev 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregorio San Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Hopo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopo.
Hopo avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Hopo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Hopo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by San Pedro.
Hopo digs a good body shot into San Pedro's ribs.
San Pedro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hopo.
San Pedro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopo is out of range and San Pedro settles back down.
Hopo throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Hopo.
San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Hessu Hopo has been cut.
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopo connects with a body shot.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopo.
Hopo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopo misses with a body shot.
San Pedro moves out of range as Hopo strikes.
Hopo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down San Pedro rather than just go for the knockout.
Hopo misses with a wild body shot.
Hessu Hopo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopo is just out of range.
San Pedro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hopo throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopo misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo is looking to clinch but San Pedro is avoiding it.
San Pedro avoids the body shot from Hopo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopo. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopo. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro defending well as Hopo loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Hopo's head back.
Hopo misses with a body shot.
Hopo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopo throws a left and a right that both miss
and San Pedro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target.
Hopo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That has opened up Hessu Hopo's cut even more.
San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Hopo moved out of range.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. San Pedro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Hopo from controlling successfully.
San Pedro has his hands on Hopo's head, controlling the position.
San Pedro wants to sweep here but Hopo controlling him for the moment.
San Pedro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hopo's guard.
San Pedro postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
San Pedro won't allow Hopo to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo managing to control the position.
San Pedro looking to sit in guard and control but Hopo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
San Pedro pulls Hopo in close to his closed guard and prevents Hopo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregorio San Pedro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hopo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
San Pedro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Hopo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. San Pedro quickly recovers to half guard.
San Pedro is looking for a sweep. Hopo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopo wants to control but San Pedro is keeping him busy.
Hopo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
San Pedro wants to get back to full guard.
Hopo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. San Pedro defending well though.
Hopo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro works his way to full guard. Good work.
San Pedro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopo advances position into side control!
San Pedro tries to improve position but can't.
Hopo trying to control the position but San Pedro is working away.
San Pedro controls the position for a moment.
Hopo tries to move into full mount but can't pass San Pedro's legs.
Hopo wants to lay and pray for a moment but San Pedro keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hopo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hopo wants to control but San Pedro is keeping him busy.
San Pedro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hopo.
Hopo is looking to advance position but San Pedro won't allow it.
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.
San Pedro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hopo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hopo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo seems to be looking for submissions.
San Pedro is looking for a sweep. Hopo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
San Pedro wants to control but Hopo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
San Pedro tries to roll over but Hopo keeps him under control.
Hopo is looking to take a break and control but San Pedro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hessu Hopo has got the better of the ground game so far.
San Pedro is trying to maintain the position but Hopo is very close to passing his half guard.
San Pedro works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopo is one step ahead there.
Hopo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hopo passes San Pedro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hopo wants to advance to full mount but San Pedro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hopo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but San Pedro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hopo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Hopo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gregorio San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from San Pedro finds it's way through Hopo's defenses.
Hopo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
San Pedro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopo momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro lands with a nice body punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by San Pedro!
San Pedro misses with a body shot
and Hopo counters with a left to the body.
San Pedro avoids the body shot from Hopo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San Pedro.
The cut above Hessu Hopo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hopo does no damage.
San Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopo slips under a jab from San Pedro.
Hopo with a jab.
Gregorio San Pedro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Hopo.
Hopo connects with a single shot there.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro misses with a looping right.
Hopo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Hopo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro regains half guard.
San Pedro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hopo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
San Pedro is not content to let Hopo control the position.
Hopo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hopo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hopo is trying to control. San Pedro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
San Pedro tries to get to full guard but Hopo has control of the leg.
Hopo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro tries to get to full guard but Hopo has control of the leg.
Hopo trying to control from half guard but San Pedro is working away.
Hopo prevents San Pedro from improving his position.
Hopo tries to pass to full mount but San Pedro defends it.
San Pedro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
San Pedro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo looking to pass the guard.
Hopo trying to control but San Pedro is working from the bottom.
Hopo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as San Pedro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
San Pedro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San Pedro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopo wants to pass the guard but San Pedro is keeping the position.
San Pedro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopo is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregorio San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think San Pedro 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregorio San Pedro!
A relieved looking Gregorio San Pedro 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lilburne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fowwest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lilburne comes to the ring accompanied by You'll never walk alone. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
11 - 9 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Lilburne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fowwest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump staying out of range there.
A big left from Lilburne misses.
Lilburne looks to land a body kick but Gump moved away.
Gump moves into the clinch.
Lilburne lands an elbow just above Gump 's eye.
It looks like Fowwest Gump has been cut.
Gump is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lilburne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gump tries to score a body lock takedown but Lilburne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lilburne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gump has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lilburne is trying to keep an underhook but Gump manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gump missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gump wants to pass the guard but Lilburne is defending well.
Gump working over Lilburne with some ground and pound. Lilburne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lilburne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lilburne tries to roll over but Gump keeps him under control.
Gump throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump seems to be looking for submissions.
Lilburne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gump.
Gump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Gump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lilburne sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gump not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lilburne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gump.
Lilburne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lilburne tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lilburne's head.
Gump thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lilburne's head.
Gump thows a huge punch but Lilburne dodges it nicely.
Lilburne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gump.
Gump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lilburne is just riding it out for now. Gump eventually gives up the hold.
Lilburne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gump on the ground.
Gump thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gump looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilburne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gump.
Gump looks to land a strike but Lilburne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gump throws a big elbow that misses.
Gump is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lilburne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gump with a nice head shot there.
Gump tries to free his leg and advance position but Lilburne is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gump accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gump loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lilburne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gump lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gump throwing strikes but missing.
Gump throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Gump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gump in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lilburne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gump postures up in Lilburne's guard and throws a big left but Lilburne blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lilburne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gump.
Lilburne keeping full guard, as Gump tries to pass.
Gump passes Lilburne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fowwest Gump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fowwest Gump's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lilburne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lilburne missing with knees to the body.
Gump gets control of Lilburne's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gump will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lilburne stopping the sweep attempt from Gump.
Gump wants to hit a switch here but Lilburne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gump there!
Gump slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gump is looking for a sweep. Lilburne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gump is trying to maintain the position but Lilburne is very close to passing his half guard.
Gump is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lilburne is staying active.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gump manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lilburne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gump throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gump throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gump unloads with some shots from mount but Lilburne bucks and avoids them well.
Gump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gump unloads with some shots from mount but Lilburne bucks and avoids them well.
Lilburne defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gump.
Gump 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.
Gump lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gump misses with a head shot.
Gump postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lilburne looks a forlorn figure.
Lilburne is rocked!
Gump working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Lilburne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lilburne takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Gump's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fowwest Gump!
Fowwest Gump 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 Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaunn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye of the Tiger. Sunil Ganga has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Excellent 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
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaunn Chen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ganga circles away quickly and effectively.
Ganga looks to land a right hand but Chen moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Ganga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ganga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chen looks to land a left hand but Ganga moved out of range nicely.
Ganga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Chen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chen cracks a nice hook into Ganga's ribs.
Chen throws a body punch but Ganga moves out of range.
Chen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ganga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga works the jab nicely.
Chen is rocked!
Chen missing with a left hand there. Ganga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ganga finish him?
Ganga throws a right and a left that Chen avoids nicely.
Chen misses the jab.
Chen walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Ganga swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sunil Ganga!
Sunil Ganga 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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