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Infinity 40: Ahokas vs Turpin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalja Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bama Fight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalja Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bama Fight!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fight takes one to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fight.
Nyrkki drives through and clinches with Fight against the cage.
Fight will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nyrkki up against the cage.
Nyrkki looking for a takedown.
Nyrkki is trying to break free.
Nyrkki jumps guard but Fight stands there with Nyrkki around his waist. Nyrkki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nyrkki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nyrkki cracks Fight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kalja Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nyrkki darts in and clinches Fight up against the cage.
Fight is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fight wants to get back to striking at distance but Nyrkki won't allow it.
Nyrkki wants to break free but Fight has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fight smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalja Nyrkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyrkki wants to clinch.
Fight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nyrkki defends well and Fight ends up having to push Nyrkki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fight drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nyrkki stopping the sweep attempt from Fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nyrkki has managed to get both his arms back between Fight's legs - danger averted.
Fight striking off his back but it's not causing Nyrkki any problems.
Fight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fight thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fight trying to control the position.
Fight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fight swats away the attempt to clinch by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nyrkki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nyrkki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nyrkki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nyrkki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fight is pressed up against the cage. Nyrkki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fight down to the mat. Fight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nyrkki delivers a nice body kick.
Fight doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyrkki circles away.
Nyrkki darts in trying to clinch
and Fight counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fight looks to land a combination but Nyrkki avoids it well.
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!
Fight swats away the attempt to clinch by Nyrkki.
Fight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fight fails to land the takedown.
Fight keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalja Nyrkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fight counters with a good, hard body kick but Nyrkki shrugs it off.
Fight closes the distance and pushes Nyrkki back into the cage.
Nyrkki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyrkki batters Fight with a massive right followed by a huge left! Fight is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Nyrkki lands a final crushing right hand to drop Fight to the mat with a gruesome thud! Nyrkki is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kalja Nyrkki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Korny Kornflake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistair Shore is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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300 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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, Korny Kornflake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistair Shore!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Shore.
Shore cracks Kornflake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kornflake misses with a few strikes there.
Kornflake misses with a wild combination.
Kornflake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shore as he avoids it easily.
Shore scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Kornflake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Kornflake.
Kornflake fails to land with a series of punches.
Kornflake walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shore.
Kornflake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kornflake misses with a two punch combination.
Shore misses with a head kick.
Shore scores with a push kick.
Kornflake is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornflake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shore counters with a right hand to the body.
Kornflake fails to land with a series of punches.
Shore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shore moves into the clinch.
Shore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shore stalling in the clinch.
Kornflake looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shore manages to break the clinch.
Shore moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore blocking some punches.
Kornflake displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shore up against the cage.
Kornflake tries to circle away but Shore has him pinned against the cage.
Shore just leaning against Kornflake, taking a breather.
Kornflake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kornflake working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kornflake is trying to break the clinch but Shore is controlling him.
Kornflake taking a breather.
Kornflake swings wildly with an uppercut but Shore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shore has Kornflake pressed against the cage, preventing Kornflake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shore slows down the pace here.
Kornflake is trying to maintain a safe position but Shore gets an underhook and turns Kornflake into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kornflake letting Shore take a breather here.
Kornflake has a couple of punches blocked by Shore.
Kornflake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shore lands with a short shot to the head.
Kornflake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shore stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kornflake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kornflake controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kornflake scores with a shot to the side of Shore's head.
Shore breaks the clinch.
Shore moves away from the strike by Kornflake.
Kornflake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shore.
Shore tries to clinch there but Kornflake circles away.
Shore stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korny Kornflake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kornflake lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kornflake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kornflake.
Kornflake tries to keep at a distance but Shore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kornflake tries to stall but Shore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Shore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shore lands a head kick!
Korny Kornflake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kornflake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shore - that will leave a mark!
Kornflake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kornflake looks to throw the jab but Shore is out of range.
Kornflake fails with a takedown attempt.
Shore thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kornflake if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kornflake's head.
A head kick misses from Shore.
Shore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kornflake shoots in and drives through. Shore sprawls well.
Shore drives through and clinches with Kornflake against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornflake is trying to break the clinch but Shore is controlling him.
Shore is stalling here.
Shore misses with a punch to the body.
Shore is pushing Kornflake up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shore.
Kornflake being controlled against the cage.
Kornflake is trying to maintain a safe position but Shore gets an underhook and turns Kornflake into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore has managed to clinch.
Shore wants to stall.
Kornflake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kornflake stalls.
A frustrated look appears on Kornflake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shore breaks the clinch.
Shore slips a straight right by Kornflake.
Alistair Shore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shore thuds his shin into the meat of Kornflake's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kornflake closes the distance and clinches up with Shore, looking for a takedown. Kornflake pushes Shore against the cage but Shore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korny Kornflake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kornflake tries to circle away but Shore has him pinned against the cage.
Shore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alistair Shore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shore.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kornflake. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Shore leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shore continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kornflake trying to control the position but instead, Shore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kornflake into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Shore.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kornflake's efforts to push away.
Kornflake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kornflake working aggressively here.
Shore pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kornflake wants to break free but Shore has control.
Kornflake tries to break the clinch but Shore is controlling the position.
Shore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kornflake up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shore receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kornflake leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Shore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shore tries to clinch there but Kornflake circles away.
Kornflake fails to land the takedown.
Shore plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shore slips a jab from Kornflake.
Korny Kornflake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kornflake swats away the attempt to clinch by Shore.
Shore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kornflake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kornflake fails with a takedown attempt.
Kornflake misses with a double jab.
Shore moves into the clinch.
Kornflake is trying to force a seperation but Shore has the dominant position.
Shore is trying to maintain a safe position but Kornflake gets an underhook and turns Shore into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornflake tries to break free but Shore pushes him back against the cage.
Shore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kornflake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kornflake shoots in for a takedown but Shore shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korny Kornflake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kornflake fails with a takedown attempt.
Shore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kornflake blocks a body shot from Shore.
Kornflake letting Shore take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Kornflake fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Kornflake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore manages to break the clinch.
Kornflake takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alistair Shore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shore plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fighters circle, before Shore throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kornflake's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Shore lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Alistair Shore!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Cesar Alcaraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir De Blasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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290 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Cesar Alcaraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir De Blasio!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcaraz gets the takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alcaraz working the ground and pound from side control.
Alcaraz working the head with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Blasio can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Blasio wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Alcaraz cracks De Blasio with a big right hand but De Blasio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Alcaraz scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
De Blasio takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
De Blasio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alcaraz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alcaraz grinds an elbow into De Blasio's temple.
De Blasio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
De Blasio taking a bit of punishment here - Alcaraz scoring with strikes.
Alcaraz working the body and head with strikes.
Alcaraz scoring with punches and elbows.
Alcaraz is working De Blasio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alcaraz working the body and head with strikes.
Alcaraz scoring with punches and elbows.
Alcaraz scores with punches from side control.
Alcaraz cracks De Blasio with an elbow. That is naaassty.
De Blasio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcaraz lands a decent elbow from side control.
De Blasio looks winded!
Alcaraz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused De Blasio some visible discomfort.
Alcaraz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alcaraz cracks De Blasio with a big right hand but De Blasio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Alcaraz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Alcaraz working the ground and pound from side control.
Alcaraz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at De Blasio to see if he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcaraz looks up at the clock and then as De Blasio takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alcaraz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
De Blasio takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Alcaraz landing strikes.
De Blasio is rocked!
Alcaraz cracks De Blasio with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Alcaraz immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! De Blasio is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Alcaraz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Cesar Alcaraz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jellal Mystogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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300 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jellal Mystogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Mystogan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holmes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mystogan can pounce on him.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mystogan.
Mystogan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mystogan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Mystogan connects with a right hand. Holmes shakes it off.
Nice body kick there by Mystogan.
Mystogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holmes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mystogan gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mystogan lands a right hand.
Come on Mystogan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mystogan scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Mystogan.
Holmes stalling in the clinch but Mystogan improves position.
Mystogan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holmes is keeping busy.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Mystogan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mystogan.
Mystogan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Holmes looking to slow down the pace here.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mystogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Holmes drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mystogan.
Mystogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mystogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mystogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mystogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Mystogan lands a couple of digs.
Mystogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mystogan trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mystogan wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Mystogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mystogan connects with a couple of short punches.
Holmes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mystogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holmes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Finland. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mystogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mystogan chips away with some ground and pound.
Holmes wants to sweep but no luck.
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mystogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mystogan distracts Holmes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mystogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mystogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet.
Mystogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mystogan looking to sit in guard and control but Holmes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holmes's guard.
Mystogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holmes's head.
Mystogan connects with a couple of short punches.
Mystogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mystogan is one step ahead there.
Mystogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jellal Mystogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Holmes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holmes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Mystogan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Holmes misses with a double jab
and Mystogan counters with a nice leg kick.
Mystogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
Holmes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mystogan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mystogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mystogan looks for a takedown but Holmes sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Mystogan.
Holmes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mystogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holmes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mystogan somewhat.
Mystogan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holmes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes throws a punch but it's blocked by Mystogan.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Mystogan.
Holmes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mystogan throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mystogan fails to land.
Mystogan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holmes prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jellal Mystogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mystogan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mystogan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holmes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mystogan looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mystogan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holmes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mystogan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holmes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mystogan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holmes.
Mystogan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes tries to work over Mystogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mystogan scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Mystogan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes digs a right hand underneath Mystogan's ribcage. Mystogan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mystogan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mystogan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holmes.
Mystogan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holmes avoids it.
Mystogan pushes Holmes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mystogan.
Mystogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Mystogan.
Jellal Mystogan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mystogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mystogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mystogan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes tries a body shot but Mystogan blocks it.
Mystogan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holmes up against the cage.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Mystogan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Holmes.
Mystogan tries to score a body lock takedown but Holmes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mystogan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Mystogan.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Mystogan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Mystogan avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Mystogan wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Holmes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mystogan can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Holmes is leaning against Mystogan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mystogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hank Holmes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hank Holmes's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Mystogan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
Mystogan slips a jab and a cross from Holmes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mystogan.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mystogan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mystogan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holmes.
Mystogan takes a shot to the head.
Mystogan blocking some punches.
Holmes letting Mystogan take a breather here.
Mystogan misses with a punch on the inside.
Mystogan tries a knee to the head but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mystogan looking to stall.
Mystogan throws a head punch that misses.
Mystogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mystogan looking to throw knees to the head but Holmes is blocking nicely.
Mystogan blocks an uppercut.
Mystogan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mystogan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holmes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Mystogan.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes lands a nice uppercut.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Mystogan.
Mystogan landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Holmes regains guard.
Mystogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes has Mystogan pulled in close to control his posture.
Mystogan cracks Holmes with a solid left hand.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mystogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holmes wants to free his trapped foot but Mystogan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mystogan is looking for a sweep. Holmes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jellal Mystogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mystogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holmes moves into full mount! Mystogan won't be happy about that!
Holmes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Holmes trying to control but Mystogan is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan tries to reverse the position but Holmes maintains control.
Mystogan is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jellal Mystogan.
I think Mystogan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jellal Mystogan!
Jellal Mystogan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ottis Toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solomon Grundy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ottis Toole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Solomon Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Grundy.
Grundy lands with a cross.
Toole closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Toole lands in his opponent's guard.
Toole is looking to work some ground and pound but Grundy has wrist control.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Toole from controlling successfully.
Toole is looking to work some ground and pound but Grundy has wrist control.
Toole throws a big elbow that misses.
Toole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grundy wants to sweep here but Toole controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grundy can't keep his opponent in guard - Toole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Toole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Toole throwing shots but Grundy is blocking nicely.
Toole with the ground and pound but Grundy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Toole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Grundy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Toole throws a big elbow that misses.
Toole is in close to Grundy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Toole definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Toole stays in close to Grundy's body and controls the position.
Toole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toole stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
Toole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toole throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toole postures up in Grundy's guard and throws a big left but Grundy blocks it.
Toole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grundy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Toole throwing strikes but missing.
Toole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toole is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toole cracks Grundy with a solid left hand.
Toole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toole postures up in Grundy's guard and throws a big left but Grundy blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toole trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toole works over Grundy with some ground and pound from guard.
Toole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ottis Toole dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Grundy as Toole shoots in.
Grundy fails to land with a series of punches.
Toole closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Toole lands an elbow.
Toole working the head and body with strikes.
Toole working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Toole throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Grundy dodges the ground and pound from Toole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toole throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Toole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Toole looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grundy is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Toole looks up at the clock and then as Grundy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Toole smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Toole working the strikes but Grundy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Grundy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grundy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toole.
Toole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grundy's head.
Toole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grundy's head.
Toole is working for a kimura but Grundy is defending it quite comfortably.
Toole throws a strike but Grundy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grundy's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Toole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Toole throws a big elbow that misses.
Toole throws a strike but Grundy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ottis Toole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toole looking for a guillotine here but Grundy defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toole working a defensive guard here.
Toole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Toole is trying to control the position but Grundy postures up.
Toole lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grundy!
Toole dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toole thowing shots but they're missing.
Toole sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Toole postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Grundy in real trouble here! The ref calls for Grundy 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 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottis Toole!
A less than humble Ottis Toole misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demolition Man Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Stirling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demolition Man Randy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stirling connects with a looping right hand.
Stirling just misses with a punch to the body.
Randy looks to score with a jab to the body but Stirling is just out of range.
Stirling has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Randy misses with a shot to the body
and Stirling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Randy thinking.
Stirling throws an off balance right hand
and Randy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stirling throws a solid leg kick but Randy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stirling.
Randy shoots in for a takedown but Stirling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stirling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stirling was well out of range. Poor timing from Randy.
Jack Stirling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stirling lands a nice shot to the body.
Randy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stirling throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Stirling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stirling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy throws a low kick but Stirling avoids it.
Stirling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stirling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randy. That did some damage!
Stirling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Randy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stirling misses with a body shot.
Stirling checks a leg kick.
Randy moves out of range as Stirling throws a body kick.
Randy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stirling manages to avoid it.
Randy takes a swing at Stirling's ribcage but misses.
Stirling misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stirling. Randy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stirling stuffs the takedown.
Stirling misses with a wild body shot.
Stirling throws a shot from downtown. Randy moves away and avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stirling!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randy slips under a jab from Stirling.
Randy blocks a head kick by Stirling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stirling. Randy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stirling swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
Stirling throws a sloppy head kick and Randy moves out of range easily.
Stirling is looking to wear down Randy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stirling misses with a wild body shot.
Jack Stirling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stirling throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stirling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stirling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stirling lands with a shot to the body.
Stirling wants to slow Randy down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Randy is defended easily by Stirling.
Jack Stirling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demolition Man Randy.
Stirling throws out a loose jab but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stirling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy checks the leg kick.
Randy checks a leg kick.
Stirling cracks Randy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Randy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stirling is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stirling. That's going to slow Randy down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stirling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Randy throws a strike but Stirling avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stirling dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stirling fails to land with a series of punches.
Stirling looks to throw the jab but Randy is out of range.
Stirling looks to score with a jab to the body but Randy is just out of range.
Stirling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randy's sensitive parts.
Stirling misses with a looping left.
Randy throws out a leg kick but Stirling moves out of range and Randy only half commits.
Stirling lands a body shot.
Randy avoids the body shot from Stirling.
Randy moves out of range of the body kick.
Stirling lands a jab to the head.
Randy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stirling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirling thows a body shot but no joy.
Stirling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stirling throws a right hand that Randy ducks under and follows up with a left that Randy also avoids with ease.
Stirling thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Stirling misses.
Stirling throws a push kick but Randy slaps the foot to one side.
Stirling lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stirling lands a head kick!
Stirling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Randy checks a low kick from Stirling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stirling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randy. That did some damage!
Randy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jack Stirling is winning the standup battle so far.
Stirling throws a low kick, looking for Randy's leg but Randy calmly moves out of range.
Stirling finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Randy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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 keeps Randy at a distance using the push kick.
Stirling stuffs the takedown attempt from Randy. Randy gets slowly back to his feet.
Stirling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stirling misses with a body shot
and Randy counters with a takedown into side control.
Randy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stirling is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Stirling is right now.
Stirling avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Randy.
Stirling parries the strikes from Randy easily there. Randy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stirling to escape.
Randy swings around for an armbar but Stirling sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Randy's guard.
Stirling passes Randy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stirling thows a huge punch but Randy dodges it nicely.
Stirling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Randy's head.
Stirling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Randy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Randy tries to get to full guard but Stirling has control of the leg.
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.
Randy keeps trying to improve his position.
Stirling is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Randy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stirling landing strikes from the mount and Randy is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stirling in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Randy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stirling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Randy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Randy actively working from the bottom here.
Stirling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stirling trying to control but Randy is working from the bottom.
Stirling looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stirling dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Randy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stirling throws out the jab.
Stirling avoids the body shot from Randy.
Stirling scores with a shot to the body.
Stirling turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stirling catches Randy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stirling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stirling will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Randy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stirling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stirling.
Randy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stirling thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Stirling misses.
Randy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stirling throws a nice looking combination but Randy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stirling lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Randy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stirling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy avoids a kick to the body.
Stirling tries to score with a low kick but Randy moves his leg out of the way.
Stirling connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Randy avoids the head kick by Stirling.
Stirling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stirling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stirling.
Randy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Randy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Randy blocks a low kick nicely.
Jack Stirling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Randy checks a leg kick.
Randy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stirling manages to avoid it.
Stirling throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Randy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stirling takes a swing at Randy's ribcage but misses.
Stirling delivers a nice body kick.
Stirling throws a jab but it's blocked by Randy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stirling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stirling. Randy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stirling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Randy at a distance.
Stirling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randy can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling lands a jab to Randy's midsection.
Stirling misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Stirling blocks the leg kick.
Stirling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randy.
Stirling lunges at Randy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Randy's hand.
Stirling lands a body shot.
Stirling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randy.
Randy misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stirling looks to score with a jab to the body but Randy is just out of range.
Demolition Man Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crunch! Stirling slams his shin into Randy's torso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Stirling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stirling has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Stirling!
Jack Stirling 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Door (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kess Oro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Door comes to the cage accompanied by How I Could Just Kill a Man - Rage Against the Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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136 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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305 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Door!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kess Oro!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Oro misses.
Door slips under a jab from Oro.
Oro throws a series of punches but Door moves out of range.
Door moves out of range of the strikes.
Oro throws a hook to the side of Door's head but Door sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Door scoring well with a low kick there.
Door uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oro.
Oro throws an overhand right that lands on Door's shoulder, as Door tries to avoid the shot.
Oro throws a shot from downtown. Door moves away and avoids it.
Oro missing with a left hand there. Door was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Door gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oro blocks the elbow strike.
Oro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Door throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Door lands an elbow inside.
Oro blocks the elbow strike.
Oro tries a body shot but Door blocks it.
Door is struggling to control the position.
Door lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oro lands a hook that snaps the head of Door backwards.
Oro misses with a body punch.
Oro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oro misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Door.
Door lands an elbow just above Oro 's eye.
Door lands an elbow that stopped Oro in his tracks for a moment.
Oro misses with the head strike.
Oro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Door creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oro's defenses.
It looks like Kess Oro has been cut.
Oro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Door comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Door misses with an elbow over the top.
Oro tries a body shot but Door blocks it.
Door misses with an elbow strike.
Oro tries to throw a body punch but Door avoids it by throwing Oro back against the cage.
Oro takes an elbow to the temple.
Oro avoids the elbow strike from Door, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Door throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Door.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Door.
A head punch on the inside from Oro fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oro throws a punch but it's blocked by Door.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Door lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oro.
Oro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oro throws a punch but it's blocked by Door.
Door blocking some punches.
Door misses with an elbow strike.
Oro throws a punch but it's blocked by Door.
Door pushes off an throws an elbow but Oro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Door throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Door lands an elbow inside that Oro shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Door just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oro's brow.
Oro dodges an elbow strike from Door.
Door tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oro avoids it.
Oro avoids a wild elbow strike from Door.
Oro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Door misses with an elbow over the top.
Door throws an elbow but it misses.
Oro misses with a punch to the body.
Oro lands a shoulder strike.
Door creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oro's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Door pushes off an throws an elbow but Oro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Door lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Door throws an elbow but misses.
Oro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Door takes a shot to the head.
Oro misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Door.
Oro tries to work over Door's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Door blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oro.
Oro avoids the elbow strike from Door, against the cage.
Oro avoiding damage as Door throws knees to the body.
Oro blocks the elbow strike.
Oro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Door lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Oro - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Oro.
Door creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oro misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Door has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Oro.
Door pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Door just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oro's brow.
Oro tries to throw a body punch but Door avoids it by throwing Oro back against the cage.
Oro blocks an elbow strike.
Door creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oro dodges an elbow strike from Door.
Oro avoids a wild elbow strike from Door.
Oro avoids a wild elbow strike from Door.
Oro blocks an elbow strike from Door.
Oro pushes Door back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Door's elbow.
Door creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Oro.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Door pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Door.
A head punch on the inside from Oro fails to land.
Door throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Door lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kess Oro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kess Oro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oro throws a shot from downtown. Door moves away and avoids it.
Oro swings for the body but Door moves out of range.
Door ducks under a wild hook from Oro.
Kess Oro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oro throws a nice looking combination but Door bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Door tenderised Oro's leg. Oro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oro throws a lazy right hand but Door sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Door throws a half hearted mid kick.
Door looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Door ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Door ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oro throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Oro misses.
Nice defenses there by Door.
A chopping leg kick lands by Door.
Door has Oro up against the cage in a clinch.
Door looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Door's elbow.
Oro dodges an elbow strike from Door.
Oro blocks an elbow strike.
Oro can't find room to land a body shot as Door controls the action.
Oro blocks an elbow strike.
Door throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Door pushes off an throws an elbow but Oro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Door misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oro.
Door is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oro is defending well for now.
Oro struggles to land a body shot inside as Door controls his hands.
Kess Oro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oro takes an elbow to the temple.
Oro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Door lands a nice elbow.
Door creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oro tries to work over Door's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oro avoids the elbow strike from Door, against the cage.
Oro takes an elbow to the temple.
Oro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Door lands a nice elbow.
Oro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Door lands an elbow that stopped Oro in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oro avoids the elbow strike from Door, against the cage.
Oro tries to throw a body punch but Door avoids it by throwing Oro back against the cage.
Oro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Door has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Still in the clinch, Oro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Door is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oro is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Door pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Door lands an elbow just above Oro 's eye.
Door lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Door pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oro blocks the elbow strike.
Door lands a nice elbow.
Door's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Door throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Door creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oro working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Door.
Door blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oro misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Door.
Door misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Door lands a nice elbow.
Door prevents a body shot from Oro.
Oro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Door's elbow.
Oro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Door lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Door pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Door just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oro's brow.
Door gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oro tries to throw a body punch but Door avoids it by throwing Oro back against the cage.
Oro avoids the elbow strike from Door, against the cage.
Door blocks an uppercut.
Door creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Door is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oro is defending well for now.
Door blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Door wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Oro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oro misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Door looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Door gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oro.
Door lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Kess Oro's cut even more.
Oro can't find room to land a body shot as Door controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Door prevents a body shot from Oro.
Door gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oro blocks the elbow strike.
Oro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Door lands a nice elbow.
Door misses with an elbow strike.
Oro blocks an elbow strike.
Oro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oro tries a body shot but Door blocks it.
Oro misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Door lands an elbow inside that Oro shrugs off.
Oro misses with some punches.
Oro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oro takes an elbow to the temple.
Door throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Door dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kess Oro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Oro throws a jab when Door was well out of range.
Oro misses the jab.
Oro throws an overhand right that lands on Door's shoulder, as Door tries to avoid the shot.
Oro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Door.
Oro misses the jab.
Door is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Oro just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Door has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kess Oro!
An out of breath Kess Oro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randolph Turpin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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288 lbs
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289 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Turpin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpin throws a low kick but Ahokas moves out of range easily.
A jab from Ahokas misses.
We've been hearing reports that Ahokas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Turpin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turpin connects with a leg kick. Ahokas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turpin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turpin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ahokas is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turpin misses with a head kick.
Ahokas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turpin thuds a left hand into Ahokas's body.
Turpin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turpin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turpin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Look low, kick high! Turpin uses the oldest trick in the book to send Ahokas tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Turpin is absolutely delighted - when Ahokas wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Randolph Turpin!
Randolph Turpin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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