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Infinity XVII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agapit Blondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Agapit Blondi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Agapit Blondi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 lbs
4 - 16 - 1 |
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150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Agapit Blondi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay West!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blondi prevents the takedown attempt.
Blondi trying to stall but West improves his position.
Blondi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blondi tries a head kick but it misses.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blondi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West swinging wildly here.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West scores with a jab to the body.
Blondi wants to clinch.
West wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blondi circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West misses with a body shot.
West moves to clinch but Blondi breaks away
and Blondi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
West is working for takedown but Blondi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blondi gets control of West's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blondi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Blondi controls West momentarily but West frees himself.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Blondi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blondi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst West is controlling him.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blondi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blondi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West stands up and waves to Blondi to follow him.
Blondi fails with an attempt to clinch.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jay West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blondi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and West counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blondi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West swings for the body but Blondi moves out of range.
Blondi stuffs the takedown attempt from West. West gets slowly back to his feet.
Agapit Blondi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay West.
Blondi tries a head kick but it misses.
Blondi throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blondi misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from West.
Blondi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blondi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blondi pulls West into guard.
Blondi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from West.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blondi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
West looking to pass the guard.
West looks winded!
West postures up.
Blondi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.
West must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blondi keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blondi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from West.
Blondi wants to get back to his feet but West passes into half guard.
West seems to be looking for submissions.
Blondi wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blondi trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West trying to mount his opponent but Blondi defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blondi tries to kick West off but West keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay West will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
West fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blondi checks it well.
Blondi tries to clinch up.
Blondi avoids the body shot from West.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blondi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blondi moves into range and clinches up with West.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
West stalling in the clinch but Blondi improves position.
West creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blondi's defenses.
Blondi jumps guard and drags West to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blondi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blondi wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
Blondi controls West momentarily but West frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Blondi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blondi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
West stands up from Blondi's guard - West perhaps looking for a knockout.
Agapit Blondi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. West showed some decent athleticism there.
West controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blondi works his way to full guard. Good work.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blondi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blondi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blondi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blondi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in West's guard.
Blondi trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Blondi wants to stand but West has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West keeping moving, preventing Blondi from controlling successfully.
West controlling Blondi's posture.
West is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Agapit Blondi.
Blondi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
Blondi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blondi shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blondi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agapit Blondi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blondi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says West as he avoids it easily.
West is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blondi rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blondi under the eye.
Nice sprawl there from West as Blondi shoots in.
Blondi looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blondi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blondi misses with a head kick.
West darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
West is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Blondi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
West tries to land a leg kick but Blondi saw it coming and moves away.
Blondi tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
West gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blondi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
West is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
West trying to control but Blondi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay West has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
West misses with a jab to the body
and Blondi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blondi.
West misses with a hook from the clinch.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West tries to stall but Blondi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blondi can't break the clinch.
West wants to take the fight to the mat but Blondi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blondi can't get the takedown.
Blondi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blondi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blondi shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Blondi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blondi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blondi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
West lands an overhand right.
Blondi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Blondi moves out of range easily.
West tries to clinch but Blondi moves out of range.
Blondi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agapit Blondi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West stuffs the takedown attempt from Blondi. Blondi gets slowly back to his feet.
West moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blondi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blondi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but West pulls him back up using the underhooks.
West using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blondi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blondi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. West avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blondi tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
West cracks Blondi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blondi is trying hard to land a takedown here. West sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blondi fails with the takedown
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blondi checks a low kick from West.
West throws a leg kick that misses.
West shoots in and bounces Blondi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blondi is trying to control the position but West postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blondi's guard.
Jay West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blondi has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blondi manages to get to full guard.
Jay West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blondi is trying to control the position but West postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Agapit Blondi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blondi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. West defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay West!
A victorious Jay West thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Hundler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyons has chosen Kvelertak- Kvelertak as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacob Hundler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Lyons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hundler tries to clinch but Lyons is having none of it.
Lyons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lyons lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lyons stops Hundler from standing up.
Lyons looking to pass the guard.
Lyons won't allow Hundler to sweep him here.
Lyons is looking to work some ground and pound but Hundler has wrist control.
Hundler trying to keep a closed guard but Lyons is proving a slippery customer.
Lyons stands and steps away. Hundler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lyons shoots in and gets a takedown into Hundler's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyons with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hundler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lyons distracts Hundler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lyons postures up.
Lyons scoring with some ground and pound.
Lyons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hundler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lyons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lyons landing with the ground and pound.
Lyons works over Hundler with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyons won't allow Hundler to sweep him here.
Hundler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hundler is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hundler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lyons manages to get himself to full guard.
Hundler forces his way into half guard.
Lyons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hundler pulls his head out easily.
Hundler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyons keeps working.
Lyons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lyons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hundler stops Lyons from getting back to his feet.
Lyons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hundler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hundler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hundler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lyons looks a forlorn figure.
Lyons really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lyons is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hundler wants to control the pace but Lyons is squirming around nicely.
Lyons is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hundler looking to control but Lyons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Lyons dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hundler as he jumps to the side.
Lyons dives in and scores a takedown into Hundler's guard.
Lyons with a nice head shot there.
Hundler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lyons is controlling him.
Hundler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyons is looking to work some ground and pound but Hundler has wrist control.
Lyons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lyons connects with a couple of short punches.
Hundler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons prevents Hundler from getting back to his feet.
Lyons cracks Hundler with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lyons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lyons stands up over Hundler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lyons postures up and lands a big shot to Hundler's brow.
Lyons lands a couple of elbows.
Lyons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hundler trying to control the position.
Lyons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hundler's head.
Hundler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jack Lyons has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two 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!
Lyons postures up.
Hundler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lyons defends well.
Lyons works over Hundler with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lyons working some strikes from top position.
Lyons with a nice head shot there.
Lyons wants to pass the guard but Hundler is keeping the position.
Lyons postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lyons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyons postures up and lands a big shot to Hundler's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lyons slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Lyons's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lyons cracks Hundler with a big elbow.
Lyons lands an elbow.
Hundler struggling a bit here.
Lyons lands an elbow.
Lyons working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hundler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lyons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lyons working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyons scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hundler is trying to improve his position.
Lyons is chipping away with strikes.
Lyons lands a nice forearm strike.
Lyons working the body and head with strikes.
Hundler is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hundler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lyons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lyons grinds an elbow into Hundler's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hundler taking a bit of punishment here - Lyons scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Lyons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lyons gets a double leg takedown into Hundler's guard.
Lyons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyons is in close to Hundler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hundler looking for a guillotine here but Lyons defends easily.
Hundler has an active guard here but Lyons has managed to pass into half guard.
Lyons seems to be looking for submissions.
Lyons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hundler has hold of Lyons's hands but Lyons slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons looks to land a strike but Hundler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lyons stands up over Hundler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lyons scoring with some ground and pound.
Lyons postures up and lands a big shot to Hundler's brow.
Lyons lands a couple of elbows.
Hundler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lyons works over Hundler with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hundler's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyons throws a big elbow that misses.
Hundler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lyons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lyons drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hundler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lyons has Hundler in his guard.
Lyons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Hundler from controlling successfully.
Lyons looking for a guillotine here but Hundler defends easily.
Lyons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hundler passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hundler wants to take a breather but Lyons is having none of it.
Lyons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lyons actively working from the bottom here.
Lyons wants to get back to full guard.
Hundler is keen to just control but Lyons is a slippery customer.
Lyons tries to roll over but Hundler keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hundler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hundler tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lyons.
Lyons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lyons wants to get back to full guard.
Jack Lyons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hundler is looking for a kimura but Lyons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hundler to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hundler is trying to control the action in half guard but Lyons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lyons is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jacob Hundler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyons trying to hold on to Hundler's head to control him but Hundler postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Lyons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lyons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Lyons!
Jack Lyons 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Taktarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Very Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taktarov comes to the cage accompanied by BEAR ATTACK BY CATTLE DECAPITATION. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
260 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Oleg Taktarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Very Magnum!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taktarov gets the takedown into side control.
Magnum looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Taktarov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magnum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Taktarov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taktarov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taktarov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magnum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Taktarov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magnum, who protects the arm well.
Taktarov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taktarov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taktarov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taktarov tries for a kimura but Magnum is defending well.
Taktarov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taktarov wants to control but Magnum is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taktarov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magnum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magnum is being controlled here.
Taktarov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taktarov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magnum has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taktarov but great work by Magnum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov struggling a bit here.
Taktarov tries to improve position but can't.
Taktarov is working hard here to advance position.
Taktarov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Taktarov controlling the position well.
Magnum prevents Taktarov from improving his position.
Taktarov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov keeping hold of Magnum's head, controlling as best he can.
Taktarov moves into full guard.
Taktarov looking for a guillotine here but Magnum defends easily.
Magnum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taktarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Taktarov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taktarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taktarov is working for a submission of some sort.
Taktarov is taking a breather. Magnum says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Taktarov seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taktarov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magnum is defending against the submission attempts here by Taktarov.
Magnum is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taktarov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magnum sees it coming and defends easily.
Taktarov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magnum on the ground.
Taktarov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Magnum could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Taktarov has cracked it and Magnum is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Taktarov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oleg Taktarov!
Oleg Taktarov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Witaliy Michilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Emporors Reign by TERROR. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
279 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Witaliy Michilov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko scores with a kick to the body.
Michilov avoids a kick to the body.
Michilov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michilov blocks the body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Emelianenko.
Michilov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Emelianenko.
Michilov moves out of range of the body kick from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelianenko scores with a leg kick.
Emelianenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emelianenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko works Michilov's body with a nice hook.
Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Emelianenko misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Emelianenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a leg kick.
Michilov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Michilov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Michilov from controlling successfully.
Michilov looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Michilov is controlling the position.
Michilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Michilov is controlling him.
Michilov wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Witaliy Michilov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Emelianenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Emelianenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michilov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko cracks the inside of Michilov's front leg.
Emelianenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Emelianenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Emelianenko misses with a body kick.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko thumps Michilov with a low kick.
That kick from Emelianenko tenderised Michilov's leg. Michilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Emelianenko lands with a right hand.
Michilov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Michilov moves out of range of the body kick from Emelianenko.
Michilov shoots in and gets a takedown into Emelianenko's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michilov won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here.
Michilov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Emelianenko dives on top into guard.
Emelianenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michilov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emelianenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emelianenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Emelianenko trying to control but Michilov is working from the bottom.
Michilov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Michilov is retaining full guard.
Michilov has a closed guard, preventing Emelianenko from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated 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.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michilov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Emelianenko scores with a head kick.
Emelianenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Michilov's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Emelianenko.
Michilov moves out of range as Emelianenko throws a body kick.
Emelianenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Emelianenko thuds his shin into the meat of Michilov's side.
Michilov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Emelianenko lands a jab.
Emelianenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Michilov is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko lands with an overhand left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelianenko.
Michilov blocks the body kick.
Michilov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Emelianenko sprawls well initially but Michilov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Emelianenko defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emelianenko is trying to stand back up but Michilov is controlling him
Emelianenko wants to control but Michilov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Michilov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emelianenko misses with a kick to the body
and Michilov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michilov has hold of one of Emelianenko's legs. Emelianenko is fighting the takedown attempt but Michilov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Witaliy Michilov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Michilov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Emelianenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Michilov has Emelianenko in his guard.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Michilov is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Michilov keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko wants to get up but he can't break Michilov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Michilov keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're going to have a standup here because Fedor Emelianenko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Emelianenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Michilov backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scores with a push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emelianenko.
Michilov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Emelianenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Michilov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Emelianenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Michilov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Emelianenko!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko is looking to regain half guard here but Michilov keeps moving and retains side control.
Emelianenko pushes Michilov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Michilov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emelianenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice sprawl there from Emelianenko as Michilov shoots in.
Emelianenko lands with a nice body punch.
Michilov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Emelianenko.
Michilov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Michilov takes a step back to recover.
Michilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Emelianenko scores with a four punch combination!
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Emelianenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Emelianenko throws a wild body kick that Michilov sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sloppy strikes from Emelianenko. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a body kick.
Emelianenko throws a body kick that misses.
Emelianenko throws a wild body kick that Michilov sees coming a mile off.
Emelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Emelianenko scores with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Emelianenko.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Michilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Michilov slaps the foot to one side.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko throws a body kick that misses.
Emelianenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Emelianenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick which misses Michilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Michilov tries to avoid it.
Emelianenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michilov moves out of range as Emelianenko throws a body kick.
Emelianenko misses with a body kick.
Witaliy Michilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelianenko tries to land a front kick but Michilov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emelianenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
Fedor Emelianenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristinel Cojocaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Jarvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarvela has chosen Real American as his entrance music. 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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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristinel Cojocaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cojocaru walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jarvela throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cojocaru moves into the clinch successfully.
Cojocaru misses with some punches.
Jarvela blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cojocaru breaks from the clinch.
Jarvela throws a nice looking combination but Cojocaru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cristinel Cojocaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cojocaru takes the fight into the clinch.
Cojocaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Jarvela.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cojocaru breaks the clinch.
Cojocaru tries to clinch but Jarvela is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cojocaru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jarvela cracks Cojocaru with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cojocaru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cojocaru uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Juhani Jarvela has been cut.
Cojocaru clinches up against the cage.
Cojocaru has a couple of punches blocked by Jarvela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojocaru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cojocaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jarvela wants a takedown.
Jarvela jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cojocaru walks away with a smile on his face. Jarvela gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cojocaru has closed the distance and engaged Jarvela in a clinch.
Cojocaru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarvela is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cojocaru is defending well.
Cristinel Cojocaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Jarvela.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cojocaru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jarvela tries to pull guard but Cojocaru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jarvela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvela.
Cojocaru lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cojocaru is trying to force a seperation but Jarvela has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Cojocaru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cojocaru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cojocaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cojocaru.
Jarvela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jarvela tries to break free but Cojocaru pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cojocaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jarvela prevents Cojocaru from breaking the clinch.
Cojocaru is trying to break the clinch but Jarvela is controlling him.
Jarvela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Cojocaru.
Jarvela blocking some punches.
Cojocaru scores with a shoulder strike.
Jarvela has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cojocaru is trying to keep an underhook but Jarvela manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cojocaru is trying to stand.
Cojocaru is looking for a sweep. Jarvela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jarvela is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cojocaru sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvela not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cojocaru scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jarvela manages to mount him!
Jarvela looking to control but Cojocaru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cojocaru is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jarvela is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cojocaru has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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.
Jarvela controlling from the full mount.
Cojocaru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarvela working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cristinel Cojocaru will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juhani Jarvela's cut.
That's time! Cojocaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cojocaru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jarvela.
Jarvela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cojocaru wants to clinch.
Jarvela scores with a jab.
Jarvela throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cojocaru moves in looking to clinch but Jarvela pushes him off.
Jarvela scores with a shot to the body.
Juhani Jarvela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jarvela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cojocaru.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cojocaru tries to clinch up.
Cojocaru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jarvela.
Cojocaru clinches up with Jarvela and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojocaru wants to break free but Jarvela has control.
Jarvela is trying to stall.
A short left from Cojocaru.
Cojocaru tries to break free but Jarvela pushes him back against the cage.
Cojocaru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cojocaru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cojocaru fails to land.
Jarvela is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvela fails to land.
Jarvela is trying to break the clinch but Cojocaru is controlling him.
Jarvela is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cojocaru tries to work over Jarvela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarvela breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cojocaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cojocaru working aggressively here.
Cojocaru lands a left hand.
Cojocaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarvela misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cojocaru.
Cojocaru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cojocaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cojocaru misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvela keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cojocaru's efforts to push away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cojocaru lands a left hand.
Cojocaru is trying to push Jarvela away but Jarvela has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cojocaru wants to break free but Jarvela has control.
Cojocaru misses with some punches.
Cojocaru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cojocaru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cojocaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cojocaru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jarvela backwards.
Jarvela tries to break the clinch but Cojocaru is controlling the position.
Cojocaru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jarvela is trying to break the clinch but Cojocaru is controlling him.
Cojocaru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jarvela tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cojocaru just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cojocaru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jarvela tries to break free but Cojocaru pushes him back against the cage.
Cojocaru is trying to push Jarvela away but Jarvela has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cojocaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cojocaru.
Cojocaru manages to break the clinch.
Cojocaru clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Cojocaru - that landed with a thud.
Jarvela looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Cojocaru.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvela blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cojocaru.
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!
Jarvela has Cojocaru pressed against the cage, preventing Cojocaru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cojocaru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarvela keeps control of Cojocaru as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cojocaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Jarvela.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cojocaru.
Jarvela wants to take the fight to the mat but Cojocaru manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cristinel Cojocaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Jarvela.
Jarvela takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Cojocaru.
Cojocaru pushes Jarvela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cojocaru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cojocaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarvela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cojocaru has him pressed against the cage.
Jarvela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cojocaru lands with a right to the head.
Jarvela is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristinel Cojocaru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juhani Jarvela's cut.
That's time! Cojocaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jarvela lands a two punch combo.
Cojocaru tries to clinch up.
Cojocaru slips under a jab from Jarvela.
Cojocaru fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cojocaru gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cojocaru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cojocaru misses with some punches.
Jarvela is trying to force a seperation but Cojocaru has the dominant position.
Jarvela misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Cojocaru on the inside.
Cojocaru gets through Jarvela's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cojocaru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jarvela missing with knees to the body.
Jarvela can't break the clinch.
Cojocaru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jarvela backwards.
Jarvela blocks a body shot from Cojocaru.
Jarvela is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvela blocking some punches.
Cojocaru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarvela. Cojocaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cojocaru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jarvela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cojocaru.
Cojocaru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jarvela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cojocaru forces Jarvela back against the cage and clinches.
Cojocaru gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jarvela.
Jarvela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cojocaru tries to clinch but Jarvela moves out of range.
Cojocaru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cojocaru tries to clinch but Jarvela moves out of range.
Cojocaru clinches with his opponent.
Juhani Jarvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cojocaru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cojocaru misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Cojocaru - that landed with a thud.
Jarvela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Cojocaru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cojocaru pushes Jarvela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvela tries to pull guard but Cojocaru won't allow it.
Cojocaru gets underhooks to prevent Jarvela's takedown attempt.
Cristinel Cojocaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Jarvela.
Cojocaru digs a right hand into Jarvela's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jarvela's gas tank.
Cojocaru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jarvela tries to stall but Cojocaru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cojocaru is working Jarvela over against the cage.
Cojocaru lands a left hand.
Cojocaru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cojocaru tries to clinch up.
Cojocaru takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Cojocaru on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvela has Cojocaru pressed against the cage, preventing Cojocaru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cojocaru lands with a short shot to the head.
Cojocaru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cojocaru lands a right hand.
Cojocaru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cojocaru.
Jarvela is rocked!
Jarvela is trying to break free.
Cojocaru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jarvela backwards.
Jarvela is still on wobbly legs! Can Cojocaru finish him?
Cojocaru lands a shoulder strike.
Cojocaru breaks from the clinch.
Jarvela swats away the attempt to clinch by Cojocaru.
Cojocaru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jarvela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jarvela seems to have recovered his senses.
Cojocaru throws a hook but Jarvela blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cojocaru wants to clinch up but Jarvela keeps it at a distance.
Cojocaru has managed to clinch.
Cristinel Cojocaru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jarvela trying to control the position but instead, Cojocaru has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jarvela into the cage.
Cristinel Cojocaru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarvela lands with a light punch inside.
Jarvela is trying to drag Cojocaru to the mat but Cojocaru just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Cojocaru.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cojocaru working hard to break the clinch.
Jarvela looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristinel Cojocaru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cojocaru, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristinel Cojocaru!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frenzy Barracuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianpiero Tassotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tassotti has chosen Alphazone - Stay as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gianpiero Tassotti will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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19
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frenzy Barracuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gianpiero Tassotti!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tassotti misses with a looping left.
Barracuda shoots in and drives through. Tassotti sprawls well.
Barracuda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tassotti to the ground. Barracuda is now in Tassotti's 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.
Barracuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Tassotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barracuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tassotti is keeping the position for now.
Tassotti controls Barracuda momentarily but Barracuda frees himself.
Barracuda passes into half guard.
Barracuda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tassotti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tassotti controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barracuda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gianpiero Tassotti has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Tassotti as Barracuda shoots in.
Barracuda moves out of range as Tassotti strikes.
Barracuda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tassotti avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frenzy Barracuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Barracuda blocks the leg kick.
Barracuda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tassotti as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barracuda is defended easily by Tassotti.
Barracuda shoots for a double leg takedown but Tassotti sprawls well. He's pushed Barracuda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barracuda 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.
Barracuda stopping the sweep attempt from Tassotti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tassotti trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tassotti controls Barracuda momentarily but Barracuda frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tassotti keeping moving, preventing Barracuda from controlling successfully.
Barracuda stopping the sweep attempt from Tassotti.
Tassotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barracuda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barracuda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tassotti connects with a leg kick. Barracuda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barracuda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tassotti as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tassotti. Barracuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barracuda has a takedown stuffed.
Tassotti throws a series of punches but Barracuda moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Tassotti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barracuda doesn't seem phased though.
Barracuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tassotti.
Barracuda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barracuda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tassotti pinned against the cage. Tassotti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barracuda is breathing heavily.
Tassotti scores with a sloppy right hand. Barracuda should have avoided that one.
Barracuda fails with a takedown attempt.
Tassotti scores with a jab. Barracuda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tassotti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barracuda needs to keep his hands up - Tassotti had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Tassotti throws a right and a left that Barracuda avoids nicely.
Barracuda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barracuda shoots in for a double leg but Tassotti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tassotti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barracuda drives through with a takedown into Tassotti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barracuda wants to control from the top but Tassotti keeps moving.
Barracuda stopping the sweep attempt from Tassotti.
Tassotti manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tassotti tries to control but Barracuda wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gianpiero Tassotti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barracuda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tassotti misses with a body shot.
Barracuda fails with the takedown.
Tassotti fails to land the takedown.
Barracuda shoots in for a takedown but Tassotti shows good takedown defense.
Barracuda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frenzy Barracuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barracuda shoots in looking for a takedown. Tassotti tries to sprawl out of it but Barracuda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tassotti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barracuda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tassotti tries to avoid it but Barracuda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tassotti to the ground. Tassotti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barracuda checks a low kick from Tassotti.
A combination from Barracuda does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barracuda shoots in and drives through. Tassotti sprawls well.
Barracuda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tassotti lands a nice shot that snaps Barracuda's head back.
Tassotti misses the jab.
Tassotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tassotti punishes Barracuda's body with a nice straight punch.
Tassotti scores with a sloppy right hand. Barracuda should have avoided that one.
Barracuda ducks under a wild hook from Tassotti.
Tassotti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barracuda.
Tassotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tassotti sizes up Barracuda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tassotti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barracuda as he avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Tassotti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tassotti!
Barracuda is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Barracuda.
Oh Barracuda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barracuda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tassotti works over Barracuda's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tassotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tassotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tassotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barracuda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barracuda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barracuda checks a leg kick.
Barracuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barracuda shoots in looking for a takedown. Tassotti tries to sprawl out of it but Barracuda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tassotti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tassotti connects with a crisp jab.
Tassotti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tassotti throws the left hand but Barracuda avoids the punch easily.
Barracuda slips under a jab.
Tassotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Tassotti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barracuda walks straight into a right hand from Tassotti - that's dropped him! Tassotti jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Barracuda from any more punishment! Barracuda complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gianpiero Tassotti!
Gianpiero Tassotti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten's entrance music is REIGN IN BLOOD By SLAYER. A fine choice. The key to victory for Bas Rutten has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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21
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denis Turk!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turk fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutten stuffs the takedown.
Bas Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Turk.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rutten lands a head kick. Turk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rutten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutten.
Rutten thumps Turk with a low kick.
Rutten scores with a leg kick.
Rutten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turk looks winded!
Rutten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rutten lands a left and a right that send Turk crashing to the mat, dazed. Rutten thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rutten lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Turk crumples to the floor! Rutten milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bas Rutten!
During a confident post fight interview, Bas Rutten thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bee Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
194 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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181 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bee Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Stirling!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Stirling lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benson doesn't seem phased though.
Benson looks to land a right hand but Stirling moved out of range.
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stirling.
Stirling lands with a hook. Benson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stirling lands with a shot to the body.
A cross from Benson lands.
Oooooh!!! Benson has knocked Stirling down with a huge combo! Benson steps away and waves a wobbly Stirling back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stirling is rocked!
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!
Stirling fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stirling is still on wobbly legs! Can Benson finish him?
Benson throws a hook but Stirling avoids it easily.
A jab from Benson misses.
Benson moves to clinch but Stirling breaks away
and Stirling counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Bee Benson has been cut.
Stirling dodges the punch combination from Benson.
Stirling seems to have recovered his senses.
Benson throws an overhand right that lands on Stirling's shoulder, as Stirling tries to avoid the shot.
Benson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danga de danga de dang - Benson scores with a four punch combination!
Stirling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stirling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson misses with a left hand
letting Stirling counter with a right hand.
Stirling smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stirling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stirling throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stirling misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benson.
Nice body punch from Stirling - that landed with a thud.
Stirling misses with some punches.
Benson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stirling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson rushes Stirling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stirling pushes off an throws an elbow but Benson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stirling misses with an elbow strike.
Stirling working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stirling stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stirling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benson backwards.
Stirling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stirling with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stirling tries to land knees in the clinch but Benson avoids the damage to the body.
Benson blocks an elbow strike from Stirling.
Stirling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stirling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Benson.
Stirling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson.
Benson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stirling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bensons head.
Stirling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benson backwards.
Benson is rocked!
Stirling creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Benson with a big uppercut! Benson tries to clinch up but Stirling pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Benson to the mat! Benson covers up and Stirling unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Stirling!
Jack Stirling thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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