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VFC 2: Born vs Hannedy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie The Rocket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolas Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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30
249 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
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260 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class MT
KO power |
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World class 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
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robbie The Rocket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nickolas Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Rocket lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
The Rocket looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Rocket is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez cracks The Rocket with an open hand slap.
It looks like Robbie The Rocket has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Rocket.
The Rocket is rocked!
The Rocket walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Sanchez swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nickolas Sanchez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nickolas Sanchez thanked Global MMA Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kallo Rattallan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quagmire comes to the cage accompanied by Die MotherFucker Die. The key to victory for Glen Quagmire has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
KO power |
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Powerful |
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glen Quagmire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kallo Rattallan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quagmire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rattallan.
Rattallan throws a looping overhand right but Quagmire ducks down to avoid it.
Quagmire is looking to clinch.
Rattallan just misses with a punch to the body.
Quagmire tries to clinch up
and Rattallan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quagmire wants to clinch but Rattallan slips to the side
and Rattallan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rattallan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quagmire defends it nicely.
Rattallan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Quagmire quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rattallan is trying to control the action in half guard but Quagmire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rattallan slips a nice elbow through Quagmire's hands, connecting with Quagmire's forehead.
Rattallan looks to land a strike but Quagmire avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rattallan throwing strikes but missing.
Quagmire has momentary wrist control but Rattallan slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rattallan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rattallan lands a couple of elbows.
Rattallan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rattallan cracks Quagmire with a solid left hand.
Quagmire keeping moving, preventing Rattallan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rattallan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Quagmire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rattallan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Quagmire's head.
Rattallan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quagmire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rattallan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quagmire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rattallan on the ground.
Rattallan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rattallan throwing strikes but missing.
Rattallan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rattallan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quagmire wants to stand up but Rattallan is controlling him.
Rattallan trying to control the position from guard on top but Quagmire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rattallan throwing strikes from guard but Quagmire blocks nicely.
Rattallan is looking to work some ground and pound but Quagmire has wrist control.
Quagmire is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rattallan dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rattallan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Quagmire is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rattallan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rattallan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Quagmire takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rattallan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Quagmire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rattallan throws a strike aimed at the side of Quagmire's head but Quagmire avoids it well.
Rattallan scoring with punches and elbows.
Rattallan lands an elbow.
Rattallan wants to control but Quagmire is keeping him busy.
Rattallan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Quagmire is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quagmire is not content to let Rattallan control the position.
Rattallan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Quagmire is avoiding damage well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rattallan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Quagmire is avoiding damage well.
Rattallan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rattallan cracks Quagmire with a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rattallan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rattallan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Quagmire is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Quagmire is trying to buck Rattallan off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kallo Rattallan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quagmire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rattallan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quagmire tries to clinch but Rattallan moves out of range.
Quagmire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rattallan.
Quagmire is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Quagmire.
Rattallan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quagmire manages to avoid it.
Quagmire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rattallan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quagmire tries to clinch but Rattallan is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rattallan. Quagmire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rattallan thows a body shot but no joy.
Rattallan closes the distance and clinches up with Quagmire, looking for a takedown. Rattallan pushes Quagmire against the cage but Quagmire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Glen Quagmire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rattallan fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quagmire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rattallan thows a body shot but no joy.
Quagmire tries to clinch but Rattallan moves away
and Rattallan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quagmire won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Rattallan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rattallan working away.
Quagmire is not content to let Rattallan control the position.
Rattallan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Quagmire down.
Rattallan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Quagmire to see if he's OK.
Rattallan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Quagmire down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Rattallan.
Quagmire takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rattallan is putting a hurting on Quagmire here, landing some big shots from side control.
It looks like Glen Quagmire has been cut.
Rattallan grinds an elbow into Quagmire's temple.
Quagmire avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rattallan.
Rattallan throws an elbow but Quagmire slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rattallan working the ground and pound but Quagmire is defending the strikes.
Quagmire is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rattallan connects with a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Rattallan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rattallan lands an elbow.
Glen Quagmire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Quagmire is not content to let Rattallan control the position.
Rattallan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire seems a little lost for a moment, as Rattallan dominates the positioning.
Rattallan lands an elbow.
Jeez, Glen Quagmire's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Glen Quagmire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kallo Rattallan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simeon White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Boys. Simeon White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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28
144 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bernardo Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simeon White!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Bernardo Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
White is trying to buck Brown off.
Brown is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. White is trying to escape and Brown transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and White is forced to tap! Nice work there by Brown! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernardo Brown!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dingo Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter The Farter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes into the arena with deftones-simple man blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
143 lbs
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138 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dingo Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carter The Farter!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Farter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn fails with the takedown
and The Farter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The Farter is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Farter.
The Farter seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Farter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Farter's back!
Penn not allowing The Farter to control his hands.
Penn lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Penn is hanging on to The Farter's back as he tries to escape.
Penn lands with a hammerfist to the side of The Farter's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn is not going to allow The Farter to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Farter wants to escape the position.
Penn scores with punches to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn gets his hands free as The Farter looks to control.
The Farter prevents Penn from getting a body triangle.
Penn connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for The Farter to escape the position.
The Farter is rocked!
Penn lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The Farter is still in real trouble! Can Penn finish him?
Penn working for a choke but The Farter is defending well.
The Farter manages to reverse the position and now he's in Penn's guard. Nice work there by The Farter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Farter won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn is controlling The Farter's posture.
The Farter seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Farter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Farter stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
The Farter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Penn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Farter, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Farter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
The Farter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Farter keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but The Farter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Farter is keeping the position for now.
The Farter keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Farter is looking for a sweep.
The Farter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Farter works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn passes into half guard.
The Farter is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn stalling.
Penn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Farter!
Penn lands a heavy elbow.
Penn with a couple of short strikes.
The Farter is looking to improve his position but Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
Penn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Farter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Penn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
The Farter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The Farter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Farter is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Farter is bucking up trying to escape but Penn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The Farter can't escape the position.
Penn avoids the attempt from The Farter to control.
Penn landing punches.
Penn postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have The Farter in real trouble here! The ref calls for The Farter to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dingo Penn!
A relieved looking Dingo Penn 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Shadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Moreira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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World class boxer
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Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Shadie!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira misses the shot to the body.
Shadie throws a head kick that misses.
Moreira connects with a single shot there.
Moreira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Moreira. Beautiful body shot.
Moreira lunges at Shadie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shadie's hand.
Shadie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moreira. Shadie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moreira missing with a left hand there. Shadie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moreira. Shadie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moreira throws a hook but Shadie blocks it.
Moreira misses the shot to the body.
Shadie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moreira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moreira closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Shadie! Moreira dives in looking to finish! Shadie is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Moreira!
Daniel Moreira 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfons Aberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen has chosen Wait and Bleed by Slipknot as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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180 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfons Aberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Aberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Cohen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cohen misses the shot to the body.
Aberg tries to clinch up but Cohen circles away and keeps his distance.
Aberg clinches up with Cohen and pushes him back against the cage.
Aberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Cohen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alfons Aberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Cohen.
Cohen looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aberg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aberg prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cohen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aberg.
Cohen fails with the takedown
and Aberg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cohen stuns Aberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cohen throws a hook but Aberg avoids it easily.
Aberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cohen shoots and misses
and Aberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Aberg circles away easily
enabling Aberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Cohen fails with the takedown
enabling Aberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Cohen is rocked!
That's two 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!
Cohen walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Aberg! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfons Aberg!
After winning the bout, Alfons Aberg 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rami Raivokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spinaali Vamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spinaali Vamma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Raivokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spinaali Vamma!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vamma shoots in but no luck this time.
Raivokas throws the left hand but Vamma avoids the punch easily.
Vamma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vamma scores with a shot to the body.
Vamma shoots for a double leg takedown but Raivokas sprawls well. He's pushed Vamma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rami Raivokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spinaali Vamma.
Vamma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vamma fails with a takedown attempt.
Raivokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vamma looks to land a left hand but Raivokas moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamma misses with a double jab
and Raivokas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vamma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Raivokas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vamma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raivokas is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vamma postures up in Raivokas's guard and throws a big left but Raivokas blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vamma throwing strikes but missing.
Vamma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vamma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vamma working from the guard for now, landing some 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!
Vamma stands up over Raivokas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vamma throwing strikes but missing.
Vamma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vamma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vamma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vamma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vamma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vamma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raivokas trying to control the position.
Vamma lands a couple of elbows.
Vamma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vamma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamma postures up and lands a big shot to Raivokas's brow.
Raivokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vamma throwing strikes but missing.
Vamma postures up in Raivokas's guard and throws a big left but Raivokas blocks it.
Vamma wants to pass the guard but Raivokas is keeping the position.
Vamma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Raivokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vamma cracks Raivokas with a solid left hand.
Vamma is looking to work some ground and pound but Raivokas has wrist control.
Vamma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vamma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vamma stands up over Raivokas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vamma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raivokas is breathing heavily.
Raivokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamma landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raivokas trying to keep a closed guard but Vamma is proving a slippery customer.
Raivokas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vamma chips away with some ground and pound.
Vamma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vamma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raivokas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vamma.
Vamma throws a big elbow that misses.
Vamma working some strikes from top position.
Vamma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vamma is looking to work some ground and pound but Raivokas has wrist control.
Vamma lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vamma lands a couple of digs.
Raivokas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vamma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spinaali Vamma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Raivokas stuns Vamma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vamma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raivokas pinned against the cage. Raivokas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vamma gets a takedown into half guard.
Vamma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Vamma.
Vamma is nestled in close to Raivokas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vamma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vamma working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vamma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raivokas is trying to maintain the position but Vamma is very close to passing his half guard.
Vamma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raivokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vamma.
Vamma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Raivokas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vamma.
Vamma thows a huge punch but Raivokas dodges it nicely.
Raivokas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vamma.
Vamma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Vamma.
Vamma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vamma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vamma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raivokas gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vamma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raivokas working a defensive guard here.
Vamma throws an elbow that misses. Raivokas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vamma's guard. Nice move by Raivokas!
Vamma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamma keeping moving, preventing Raivokas from controlling successfully.
Raivokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vamma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raivokas has managed to get both his arms back between Vamma's legs - danger averted.
Vamma looking for a sweep. Not yet Vamma, not yet.
Vamma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raivokas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vamma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Raivokas passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamma is trying to get back to half guard.
Raivokas is looking to take a break and control but Vamma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vamma tries to buck Raivokas off but Raivokas is having none of it.
Raivokas working away.
Vamma is looking to reverse the position.
Raivokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vamma keeps working.
Vamma is trying to improve his position.
Vamma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamma working the head and body with strikes.
Vamma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Raivokas has hold of Vamma's hands but Vamma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vamma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Raivokas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vamma.
Vamma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Raivokas's head.
Vamma throws a strike but Raivokas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vamma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spinaali Vamma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vamma throws a big right hand that misses.
Vamma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vamma postures up in Raivokas's guard and throws a big left but Raivokas blocks it.
Vamma is in close to Raivokas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vamma works over Raivokas with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vamma won't allow Raivokas to sweep him here.
Vamma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vamma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vamma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spinaali Vamma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Raivokas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vamma gets a takedown into half guard.
Raivokas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vamma.
Vamma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Raivokas wants to control but Vamma is keeping busy.
Vamma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vamma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Raivokas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Raivokas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vamma scores with a couple of nice shots.
Raivokas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vamma.
Vamma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamma thows a huge punch but Raivokas dodges it nicely.
Vamma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raivokas defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamma is thwarting Raivokas's attempts to control the position.
Vamma lands with a punch from half guard.
Vamma winds up and cracks Raivokas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vamma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vamma lands strikes from half guard.
Vamma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vamma throwing shots but Raivokas is blocking nicely.
Vamma seems to be working for a kimura but Raivokas defends the submission attempt.
Vamma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raivokas tries to roll over but Vamma keeps him under control.
Raivokas taking some punishment here, with Vamma in his half guard.
Rami Raivokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamma is nestled in close to Raivokas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Raivokas manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vamma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raivokas has momentary wrist control but Vamma slips an elbow through the middle.
Vamma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vamma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vamma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vamma looking to pass the guard.
Vamma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vamma is in close to Raivokas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vamma lands a couple of elbows.
Vamma throws an elbow that misses. Raivokas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vamma's guard. Nice move by Raivokas!
Vamma has his foot on Raivokas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raivokas works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamma wants to sweep but no luck.
Raivokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Vamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vamma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vamma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raivokas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vamma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raivokas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raivokas stands up and waves to Vamma to follow him.
Vamma swats away the attempt to clinch by Raivokas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamma shoots in and drives through. Raivokas sprawls well.
Vamma lands with a good body shot.
Raivokas motions for Vamma to come forward. Raivokas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raivokas forces Vamma back against the cage and clinches.
Spinaali Vamma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raivokas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vamma tightens his grip and picks Raivokas up, before dumping him to the ground. Raivokas manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raivokas looking for a guillotine here but Vamma defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spinaali Vamma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vamma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spinaali Vamma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Spinaali Vamma made sure he mentioned ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Sibelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson Carlyle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
1 - 4 - 1 |
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165 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grayson Carlyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Sibelius!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlyle has Sibelius up against the cage in a clinch.
Carlyle tries for a takedown but Sibelius manages to get underhooks.
Sibelius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sibelius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sibelius throws a shot to the body.
Carlyle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carlyle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carlyle takes one to the side of the head.
Sibelius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sibelius.
Sibelius shoots in and gets a takedown into Carlyle's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carlyle is looking for a triangle here but Sibelius uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sibelius tries for a kimura but Carlyle is defending well.
Sibelius trying to control the action but Carlyle is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sibelius connects with a decent elbow.
Sibelius is working to tighten is grip on Carlyle's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Carlyle has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sibelius is really squeezing tight and eventually Carlyle passes out! Sibelius breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jean Sibelius!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingston Bartholemeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Martinez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Juicy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafael Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kingston Bartholemeaux!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Martinez coming out on top.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Bartholemeaux avoids it well.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartholemeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Bartholemeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Bartholemeaux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Bartholemeaux moved out of range nicely.
Bartholemeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Martinez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bartholemeaux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bartholemeaux wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bartholemeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Martinez prevents Bartholemeaux from escaping the position.
Bartholemeaux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martinez off and has taken his back!
Martinez covering up well under a series of strikes from Bartholemeaux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartholemeaux really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Martinez.
Bartholemeaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to get back to his feet but Bartholemeaux has full control of the position and if anything, Martinez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bartholemeaux working for a choke but Martinez is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martinez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bartholemeaux. Oh but Martinez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bartholemeaux goes limp - he's gone! Martinez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Martinez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Battle-Born (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Hannedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battle-Born comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Shadow / Six Days. Walter Hannedy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Battle-Born!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Hannedy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle-Born fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hannedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Battle-Born.
Hannedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battle-Born.
Hannedy throws out a leg kick but Battle-Born moves out of range and Hannedy only half commits.
Hannedy looks for a takedown but Battle-Born sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Battle-Born.
Hannedy avoids the body shot from Battle-Born.
Battle-Born tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hannedy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Battle-Born wants to get back to his feet but Hannedy passes into half guard.
Hannedy seems to be working for a kimura but Battle-Born defends the submission attempt.
Battle-Born wants to improve his position but Hannedy is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannedy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Battle-Born's head.
Hannedy prevents Battle-Born from standing back up.
Battle-Born is trying is best to control the position here.
Battle-Born looks like he's trying to stand up.
Battle-Born gets back to full guard.
Hannedy content to stall in guard here.
Battle-Born working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Battle-Born is looking to regain half guard here but Hannedy keeps moving and retains side control.
Hannedy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hannedy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hannedy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Battle-Born sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy wants to control but Battle-Born is keeping him busy.
Hannedy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hannedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle-Born keeps working.
Hannedy taking a breather here.
Battle-Born tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born gets back to half guard.
Hannedy is working for a submission of some sort.
Hannedy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hannedy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Battle-Born tries to kick Hannedy off but Hannedy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hannedy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Battle-Born doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hannedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Hannedy dominated that round.
That's time! Battle-Born's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hannedy moves out of range as Battle-Born strikes.
Battle-Born throws a jab but it's blocked by Hannedy.
Walter Hannedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hannedy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Battle-Born was covering up waiting for the punch and Hannedy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hannedy preventing the sweep.
Battle-Born is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hannedy trying to hold on to Battle-Born's head to control him but Battle-Born postures up.
Hannedy is positioning himself well to prevent Battle-Born advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannedy wants to get back to full guard.
Hannedy trying to control from the bottom.
Hannedy tries to get to full guard but Battle-Born has control of the leg.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hannedy is looking to control Battle-Born's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hannedy avoid being mounted?
Walter Hannedy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Battle-Born thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hannedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Battle-Born trying to control from half guard but Hannedy is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born working the head and body with strikes.
Hannedy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hannedy trying to control from the bottom.
Hannedy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Battle-Born pulls his head out easily.
Hannedy tries to roll over but Battle-Born keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle-Born looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hannedy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hannedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle-Born takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Battle-Born working over Hannedy with some ground and pound. Hannedy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Battle-Born thows a huge punch but Hannedy dodges it nicely.
Hannedy wants to get back to full guard.
Hannedy has hold of Battle-Born's hands but Battle-Born slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hannedy actively working from the bottom here.
Hannedy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hannedy has his foot on Battle-Born's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Battle-Born works his way back into a safe position though.
Hannedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Battle-Born doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Battle-Born manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy working a defensive guard but Battle-Born passes into half guard.
Hannedy is pressing down on Battle-Born's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Battle-Born scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hannedy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Battle-Born can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hannedy looking to control.
Hannedy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Battle-Born escapes and throws Hannedy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hannedy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Walter Hannedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Battle-Born throws a looping overhand right but Hannedy ducks down to avoid it.
Battle-Born throws a wild body kick that Hannedy sees coming a mile off.
Hannedy misses with the combination.
Battle-Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hannedy moves away.
Hannedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Battle-Born throws a leg kick but Hannedy moved away.
Battle-Born thuds a left hand into Hannedy's body.
Battle-Born misses with a double jab
and Hannedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battle-Born misses with a hook.
Battle-Born throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hannedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Battle-Born, right into the meat.
A jab from Battle-Born does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle-Born throws a sloppy head kick and Hannedy moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Battle-Born.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hannedy. Battle-Born does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hannedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Battle-Born moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Battle-Born tries to score with a low kick but Hannedy moves his leg out of the way.
Hannedy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hannedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle-Born is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Battle-Born wants to sweep here but Hannedy controlling him for the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Walter Hannedy wasn't active enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hannedy is defended easily by Battle-Born.
Hannedy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Battle-Born.
A chopping leg kick lands by Battle-Born.
Hannedy shoots in but Battle-Born avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hannedy thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born scores with a nice right hand.
Battle-Born slips under a jab from Hannedy.
Nice sprawl there from Battle-Born as Hannedy shoots in.
Gabriel Battle-Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hannedy.
Hannedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Battle-Born.
Hannedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hannedy slips a straight right by Battle-Born.
Battle-Born throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gabriel Battle-Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Battle-Born lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hannedy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hannedy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hannedy.
Hannedy works Battle-Born's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Battle-Born. Battle-Born obviously looking to wear him down.
Hannedy moves away from the strike by Battle-Born.
Battle-Born pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hannedy is out of range and Battle-Born settles back down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hannedy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Battle-Born - the referee stops the clock and Hannedy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Battle-Born. Hannedy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Battle-Born leaves Hannedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Battle-Born listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Battle-Born missing with a left hand there. Hannedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Hannedy or perhaps it was just good defense by Battle-Born which made him look bad.
Hannedy looks to land a left hand but Battle-Born moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hannedy shoots in looking for a takedown but Battle-Born manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hannedy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hannedy fails with the takedown.
Hannedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hannedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Battle-Born clearly takes that 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.
Battle-Born lands a nice hook to Hannedy's body. Hannedy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hannedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Battle-Born.
Battle-Born scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gabriel Battle-Born is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Battle-Born.
Hannedy dives in and grabs Battle-Born's left leg, looking for a takedown. Battle-Born pushes down on Hannedy's head and hops out.
Battle-Born with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Battle-Born thumps Hannedy with a low kick.
Hannedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Battle-Born.
Battle-Born throws a quick inside leg kick.
Battle-Born dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hannedy. That did some damage!
Hannedy tries for a takedown but Battle-Born sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Battle-Born uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle-Born throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hannedy's head.
Hannedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hannedy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Battle-Born checks a leg kick.
Battle-Born misses with a low kick as Hannedy jumps back.
Battle-Born misses with a leg kick
and Battle-Born takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battle-Born connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Battle-Born misses with an uppercut.
Hannedy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hannedy throws a right and a left that Battle-Born avoids nicely.
Hannedy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hannedy slips under a jab from Battle-Born.
An inside leg kick from Battle-Born misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy has his takedown stuffed
and Hannedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gabriel Battle-Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hannedy.
Hannedy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hannedy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Battle-Born checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hannedy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Battle-Born lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hannedy's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hannedy lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hannedy.
Hannedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hannedy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Battle-Born looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hannedy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Battle-Born swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born keeping moving, preventing Hannedy from controlling successfully.
Hannedy wants to pass the guard but Battle-Born is keeping the position.
Hannedy preventing the sweep.
Hannedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle-Born is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Walter Hannedy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Battle-Born scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Battle-Born sprawls well. Battle-Born wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hannedy gets slowly back to his feet.
Hannedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battle-Born.
Battle-Born digs a good hook to Hannedy's body.
Battle-Born scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hannedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Battle-Born misses with a hook.
Hannedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Battle-Born throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hannedy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hannedy shoots in for a takedown but Battle-Born shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hannedy drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Battle-Born had his way with Walter Hannedy in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hannedy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hannedy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hannedy.
Battle-Born connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hannedy is defended easily by Battle-Born.
Battle-Born throws a leg kick
and Hannedy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Battle-Born!
Battle-Born is desperately trying to improve his position but Hannedy has a good base and remains in mount.
Hannedy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Battle-Born has worked his arm free - good work by Battle-Born!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle-Born is trying to get back to his feet.
Battle-Born is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannedy misses with the ground and pound.
Hannedy tries for a kimura but Battle-Born is defending well.
Hannedy tries for a kimura but Battle-Born is defending well.
Battle-Born pushes Hannedy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hannedy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hannedy is trying to get an arm triangle but Battle-Born is defending well.
Battle-Born tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hannedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hannedy's best efforts.
Hannedy content to control rather than advance.
Battle-Born taking some punishment here, with Hannedy in his half guard.
Battle-Born is refusing to be controlled, as Hannedy sits in half guard.
Hannedy looks to land a strike but Battle-Born avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy throws a big elbow that misses.
Hannedy stopping the sweep attempt from Battle-Born.
Battle-Born is looking to stand up but Hannedy isn't so interested in that idea.
Hannedy wants to control from the top but Battle-Born keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hannedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hannedy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle-Born is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Walter Hannedy.
Hannedy misses with a wild combination.
Hannedy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hannedy blocks a head kick by Battle-Born.
Battle-Born throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battle-Born misses with a body kick.
Hannedy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Battle-Born.
Battle-Born thows a body shot but no joy.
Hannedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battle-Born throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Walter Hannedy.
I think Hannedy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Hannedy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Walter Hannedy made sure he mentioned Vicious Supplements $25 159 Recovery , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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