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SF14 My Axe, Your Head PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Vasconcelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasconcelos has chosen Sveriges elit as his entrance music. 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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284 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Vasconcelos!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasconcelos takes a swing at Riseman's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Riseman does no damage.
Riseman misses with a few strikes there.
Riseman misses with a straight left.
Vasconcelos misses with a body kick.
Vasconcelos throws a looping overhand right but Riseman ducks down to avoid it.
Riseman misses with the combination.
A jab lands there for Vasconcelos.
Riseman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasconcelos slips a jab and a cross from Riseman.
Vasconcelos cracks Riseman with an open hand slap.
Vasconcelos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasconcelos tries to clinch up.
Vasconcelos throws a sloppy head kick and Riseman moves out of range easily.
Riseman misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasconcelos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vasconcelos looks to land a combination but Riseman avoids it well.
Riseman misses with a wild body shot.
Riseman lands a body shot.
Riseman avoids the head kick by Vasconcelos.
Riseman misses with a body kick.
Vasconcelos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vasconcelos throws a right hand that Riseman ducks under and follows up with a left that Riseman also avoids with ease.
Riseman misses with the combination.
Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasconcelos moves in looking to clinch but Riseman pushes him off.
Riseman throws the left hand but Vasconcelos avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman avoids the head kick by Vasconcelos.
Vasconcelos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Vasconcelos throws a jab when Riseman was well out of range.
Vasconcelos gets a clinch.
Vasconcelos has a couple of punches blocked by Riseman.
Vasconcelos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riseman misses with a few strikes there.
Riseman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vasconcelos feints a jab promting Riseman to slip. Vasconcelos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Riseman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Arne Riseman has been cut.
Riseman swinging wildly here.
Riseman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vasconcelos at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Riseman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riseman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasconcelos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riseman counters with a good low kick that Vasconcelos was not able to check.
Riseman looks to land a combination but Vasconcelos avoids it well.
Riseman tries to keep at a distance but Vasconcelos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riseman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Riseman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Riseman does no damage.
Vasconcelos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riseman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Timo Vasconcelos has been cut.
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!
Riseman keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasconcelos cracks Riseman with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos wants to clinch up but Riseman keeps it at a distance.
Riseman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vasconcelos is out of range and Riseman settles back down.
Riseman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arne Riseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Riseman.
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vasconcelos misses with a double jab.
Riseman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vasconcelos tries to clinch but Riseman moves away
and Riseman counters with a low kick, right behind Vasconcelos 's knee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasconcelos slips a jab and a cross from Riseman.
Vasconcelos just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasconcelos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timo Vasconcelos will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riseman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasconcelos moves away.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Vasconcelos moves out of range.
Vasconcelos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vasconcelos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasconcelos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vasconcelos misses with a wild body shot.
Vasconcelos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vasconcelos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasconcelos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasconcelos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riseman's elbow.
Vasconcelos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riseman avoids the head kick by Vasconcelos.
Riseman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasconcelos slips under a jab from Riseman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman swinging wildly here.
Riseman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasconcelos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Riseman.
Riseman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Riseman swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasconcelos.
Vasconcelos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A clash of legs there as Vasconcelos blocks the low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Riseman.
Vasconcelos throws a sloppy head kick and Riseman moves out of range easily.
Vasconcelos clinches up against the cage.
Riseman is trying to push Vasconcelos away but Vasconcelos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vasconcelos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riseman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riseman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasconcelos moves out of range of the leg kick from Riseman.
Riseman tried to score with a low kick but Vasconcelos checks it.
Riseman fails to land with a series of punches.
Riseman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riseman tries to land a front kick but Vasconcelos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Vasconcelos moves out of range.
Vasconcelos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riseman circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasconcelos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riseman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos drops Riseman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Vasconcelos follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Vasconcelos!
Timo Vasconcelos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Usko Luttinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luttinen comes to the cage accompanied by usko luttisen elämänkerta. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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34
154 lbs
28 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Luttinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Velcic!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luttinen, as that shot connected.
Velcic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luttinen scores with a leg kick.
Velcic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good exchange - Luttinen coming out on top.
Luttinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luttinen misses with a looping left.
Luttinen scores with a hook.
Luttinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Velcic counters with a one-two to the body.
Luttinen thuds his right hand into Velcic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luttinen throws a looping overhand right but Velcic ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luttinen misses with a low kick.
Luttinen works Velcic's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luttinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Luttinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luttinen misses with a hook.
Luttinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velcic defending well as Luttinen loads up on a big left hand.
Luttinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velcic was well out of range. Poor timing from Luttinen.
Luttinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Velcic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luttinen takes a swing at Velcic's ribcage but misses.
Velcic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luttinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic moves away from the strike by Luttinen.
Luttinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luttinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luttinen scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velcic missing with a left hand there. Luttinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luttinen lands a high kick!
Luttinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luttinen tried to score with a low kick but Velcic checks it.
Jab by Velcic.
A big left from Luttinen misses.
A big right from Velcic misses.
Luttinen slips a jab and a cross from Velcic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Luttinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Velcic doesn't seem phased though.
Luttinen throws a looping overhand right but Velcic ducks down to avoid it.
Velcic lands with an uppercut that bounces Luttinen off the cage and back into range.
Usko Luttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luttinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luttinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luttinen misses with a leg kick.
Luttinen throws a hook but Velcic blocks it.
Luttinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velcic doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Luttinen misses the target.
Luttinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Velcic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luttinen at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velcic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luttinen at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Luttinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Velcic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luttinen throws an overhand right that lands on Velcic's shoulder, as Velcic tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Luttinen misses.
Velcic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luttinen. Luttinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Velcic walks into a jab.
A big left from Luttinen misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luttinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velcic.
Luttinen works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Luttinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Luttinen.
Velcic misses with a few strikes there.
Luttinen thuds his right hand into Velcic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luttinen.
Luttinen cracks Velcic with an open hand slap.
Velcic blocks a jab.
Luttinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velcic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velcic throws an overhand right that lands on Luttinen's shoulder, as Luttinen tries to avoid the shot.
Velcic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luttinen. That one must have hurt.
Luttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velcic manages to avoid it.
Velcic lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luttinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luttinen tries to work over Velcic's front leg with a kick but Velcic checks it.
Luttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velcic manages to avoid it.
Luttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velcic manages to avoid it.
Luttinen tried to score with a low kick but Velcic checks it.
Velcic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Velcic looks to throw the jab but Luttinen is out of range.
Davor Velcic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velcic throws a series of punches but Luttinen moves out of range.
Luttinen misses with a hook. Velcic ducked under it nicely.
Luttinen needs to keep his hands up - Velcic had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luttinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Velcic checks it well.
Luttinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luttinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velcic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luttinen.
Velcic loads up on a big right hand but Luttinen slips the punch.
Luttinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luttinen throws out a loose jab but Velcic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velcic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luttinen.
Luttinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velcic.
Velcic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luttinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen is looking to slow Velcic down with leg kicks.
Velcic avoids the body shot from Luttinen.
Good leg kick by Luttinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velcic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luttinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velcic. That did some damage!
Luttinen looks to throw the jab but Velcic is out of range.
Velcic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luttinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luttinen is looking to chop away at Velcic's legs.
Luttinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luttinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velcic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luttinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luttinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Velcic.
Luttinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velcic at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luttinen. Velcic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luttinen. Velcic does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luttinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Luttinen there.
Velcic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velcic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luttinen.
Luttinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Luttinen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Velcic looks to land a combination. Luttinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Velcic moves out of range as Luttinen strikes.
Velcic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velcic scores with a hook.
Luttinen throws a body punch but Velcic moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luttinen. That's going to slow Velcic down.
A slow jab from Luttinen misses its intended target.
A big right from Luttinen misses.
Luttinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Velcic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Velcic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic cracks a nice hook into Luttinen's ribs.
Luttinen lands a nice hook to Velcic's body. Velcic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luttinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Velcic to score with a decent uppercut.
Luttinen throws out a loose jab but Velcic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luttinen throws a hook to the side of Velcic's head but Velcic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velcic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luttinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Velcic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from Velcic. Those never looked like landing.
Luttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velcic.
Velcic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luttinen looks for the body kick but Velcic saw that one coming.
Luttinen lands a slapping body shot.
Luttinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luttinen swings for the body but Velcic moves out of range.
Velcic slips under a jab.
Velcic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velcic misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velcic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luttinen misses with a leg kick
letting Velcic counter with a right hand.
Luttinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Velcic counter with a right hand.
Luttinen throws a shot from downtown. Velcic moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luttinen, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Velcic blocks the low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Velcic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Luttinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Good exchange - Luttinen coming out on top.
Velcic moves forwards but Luttinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Velcic slips a straight right by Luttinen.
Velcic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Luttinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Velcic missing with a left hand there. Luttinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luttinen looks to land a right hand but Velcic moved out of range.
Luttinen lands a leg kick that knocks Velcic off balance momentarily.
Velcic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luttinen looks to land a body kick but Velcic moved away.
Velcic takes a swing at Luttinen's ribcage but misses.
Velcic misses with a hook
and Velcic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luttinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Davor Velcic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velcic looks to land a left hand but Luttinen moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Luttinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luttinen 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Luttinen!
After winning the bout, Usko Luttinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Assange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Trasseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assange's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eddie Van Halen - Eruption. Trasseli has chosen Look at my horse! as his entrance music. James Assange has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Assange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Trasseli!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assange throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trasseli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assange misses with a body shot.
Trasseli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Assange cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pena Trasseli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assange avoids the body shot from Trasseli.
Trasseli takes a swing at Assange's ribcage but misses.
Assange moves forwards but Trasseli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trasseli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Assange throws a looping overhand right but Trasseli ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Trasseli.
Assange tests Trasseli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Assange throws a hook but Trasseli avoids it easily.
Assange with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Assange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assange tries to bum rush Trasseli with a series of wild strikes but Trasseli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Assange rushes Trasseli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange lands a body shot.
Trasseli tries to break free but Assange pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Assange fails to land.
Assange misses with a punch on the inside.
Assange lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Assange lands a body shot.
Assange lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trasseli.
Assange misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assange pushes Trasseli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Assange lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Assange cracks Trasseli with a nice body shot.
Trasseli tries to circle away but Assange has him pinned against the cage.
Assange scores with a shot to the side of Trasseli's head.
Trasseli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Assange lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trasseli backwards.
Assange working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assange works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Assange lands a hook to the side of the head.
Assange stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Assange is keeping busy.
Trasseli lands a damaging elbow.
Assange misses with a punch to the body.
Trasseli tries to circle away but Assange has him pinned against the cage.
Assange lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Assange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trasseli misses with some punches.
Trasseli is trying to break the clinch but Assange has him pressed against the cage.
Assange lands a nice uppercut.
Trasseli throws a punch but it's blocked by Assange.
Assange lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Assange working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Assange.
Assange throws a head punch that misses.
Assange lands with a right to the head.
Assange lands a shoulder strike.
Trasseli is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange has Trasseli pressed against the cage, preventing Trasseli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trasseli is still on wobbly legs! Can Assange finish him?
Assange keeps control of Trasseli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Assange - that landed with a thud.
Trasseli seems to have recovered his senses.
Assange swings wildly with an uppercut but Trasseli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assange scores with a shoulder strike.
Assange scores with a shoulder strike.
Assange lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trasseli or not.
Assange misses with a hook from the clinch.
Assange blocking some punches.
Assange tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trasseli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assange lands a right hand.
Assange lands a left hand.
Assange tries to work over Trasseli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Assange lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trasseli backwards.
Assange tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trasseli's elbow.
Assange lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trasseli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Assange backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assange lands a shot to the body.
Assange has a couple of punches blocked by Trasseli.
Assange misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Assange.
Assange misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Assange.
Trasseli looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Assange.
Assange works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Assange fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Assange misses with some punches.
Assange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Assange on the inside.
Assange scores with a nice hook to the head.
Assange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Assange scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Assange.
Assange throws a punch but it's blocked by Trasseli.
Assange is leaning against Trasseli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Assange dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Assange lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Trasseli falls backwards - clearly groggy! Assange dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Assange!
James Assange 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zachariah Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidalgo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Open your eyes before you die!. Montoya has chosen El Toro as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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34
166 lbs
20 - 12 - 1 |
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34
166 lbs
29 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Zachariah Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hidalgo Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been informed that Montoya has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Montoya shoots in but Wayne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montoya wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Montoya throws a push kick but Wayne slaps the foot to one side.
Montoya misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Montoya. That's going to slow Wayne down.
Montoya tries to land a front kick but Wayne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wayne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Montoya doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Wayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montoya.
Wayne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wayne scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Hidalgo Montoya has been cut.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Montoya throws a body kick that misses
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya moves into the clinch successfully.
Montoya wants a takedown but no success here.
Wayne taking a breather.
Wayne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Montoya avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Wayne as the two fighters clinch.
Montoya scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Wayne.
Wayne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wayne gets underhooks to prevent Montoya's takedown attempt.
Zachariah Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hidalgo Montoya.
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montoya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montoya lands a shoulder strike.
Wayne throws an elbow but it misses.
Montoya lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya goes for a takedown attempt but Wayne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Montoya misses with a hook.
Montoya lands a head shot.
Montoya throws a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Montoya. Wayne shrugs it off though.
That kick from Montoya tenderised Wayne's leg. Wayne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montoya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wayne on the side of the head.
Montoya misses the jab.
Montoya closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wayne's guard.
Montoya pushes down on Wayne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wayne wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Montoya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wayne wants to get back to full guard but Montoya has passed into side control.
Wayne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Montoya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wayne!
Montoya is trying to take his opponent's back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wayne manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hidalgo Montoya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hidalgo Montoya'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.
Wayne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Montoya misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Montoya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wayne feints and then cracks Montoya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montoya down.
Montoya just misses with a punch to the body.
Montoya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wayne.
Wayne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Wayne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Montoya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Montoya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wayne takes a swing at Montoya's ribcage but misses.
Wayne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya throws out a powerful jab.
Montoya checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Montoya as he checks the leg kick.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne is looking to land body kicks.
Wayne digs a good hook to Montoya's body.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne avoids the head kick by Montoya.
Wayne slaps away a takedown attempt from Montoya, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Montoya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Montoya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wayne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montoya scrambles back to his feet.
Montoya checks a leg kick.
Wayne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montoya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Wayne.
Wayne is looking to land body kicks.
Hidalgo Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wayne sprawls well. Wayne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montoya gets slowly back to his feet.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zachariah Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hidalgo Montoya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montoya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wayne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montoya.
Montoya moves out of range of the leg kick from Wayne.
Montoya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wayne scores with a nice right hand.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Montoya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya moves away.
Wayne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wayne wants it to stay on the feet.
Wayne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Montoya's head backwards.
Montoya's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Montoya duly obliges.
Montoya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wayne darts in looking for a takedown but Montoya gets double underhooks and turns Wayne into the cage.
Montoya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montoya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montoya wants a takedown.
Wayne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Montoya is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayne has double underhooks.
Wayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montoya goes for a takedown attempt but Wayne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Montoya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montoya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Montoya swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Montoya down.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick.
Montoya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montoya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Wayne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Montoya is able to avoid easily.
Montoya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Montoya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachariah Wayne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hidalgo Montoya's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Montoya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage!
Montoya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hidalgo Montoya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Montoya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montoya connects with a body shot that sends Wayne's belly button to the back.
Montoya lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wayne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Montoya to score with a decent uppercut.
Montoya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montoya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wayne in his tracks.
Wayne moves away from the strike by Montoya.
Wayne thumps Montoya with a low kick.
Montoya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Montoya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montoya throws a low kick but Wayne moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Montoya is out of range.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wayne but Wayne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zachariah Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montoya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montoya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montoya lands with a kick to the temple. Wayne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Montoya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wayne. Wayne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Montoya misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wayne.
Montoya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage!
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Montoya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montoya throws a right and a left that Wayne avoids nicely.
Montoya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montoya looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.
Montoya swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Montoya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wayne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montoya throws a low kick, looking for Wayne's leg but Wayne calmly moves out of range.
Wayne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Montoya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Montoya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Wayne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Montoya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wayne, pushing him back against the cage.
Montoya swings wildly with an uppercut but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne working aggressively here.
Montoya misses with some punches.
Wayne being controlled against the cage.
Montoya is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wayne pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montoya.
Wayne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Montoya prevents a body shot from Wayne.
Montoya is trying to drag Wayne to the mat but Wayne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zachariah Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hidalgo Montoya.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
Wayne missing with knees to the body.
Montoya working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montoya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wayne fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Montoya throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hidalgo Montoya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Montoya 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 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hidalgo Montoya!
After the fight, Hidalgo Montoya was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sevent Seagull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seagull comes to the cage accompanied by Van Halen - Jump. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gregorovitsj's choice of entrance music: Pink Panther Theme. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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33
165 lbs
24 - 15 - 4 |
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27
164 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sevent Seagull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagull tries a head kick but it misses.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a leg kick but Seagull saw it coming and moves away.
Gregorovitsj lands with a good body shot.
Gregorovitsj scores with a jab to the body.
Gregorovitsj darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Gregorovitsj is predictable there
and Seagull counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boris Gregorovitsj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gregorovitsj. Seagull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Gregorovitsj.
It looks like Sevent Seagull has been cut.
Seagull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gregorovitsj's calf.
Gregorovitsj thumps Seagull with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Gregorovitsj misses.
Seagull lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gregorovitsj at a distance.
Gregorovitsj throws a jab but it's blocked by Seagull.
Gregorovitsj gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seagull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagull was well out of range. Poor timing from Gregorovitsj.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gregorovitsj. Seagull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gregorovitsj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagull moves away.
Gregorovitsj misses the body punch
and Gregorovitsj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gregorovitsj scores with a body shot.
Gregorovitsj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seagull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot.
Gregorovitsj fails to land with a series of punches.
Seagull scores with the left hand. Gregorovitsj knows he should have avoided that one.
Seagull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seagull's sensitive parts.
Gregorovitsj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagull takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gregorovitsj lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregorovitsj lets loose with a powerful body kick. Seagull will feel that in the morning.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seagull.
Gregorovitsj missing with a left hand there. Seagull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gregorovitsj thows a leg kick but Seagull checks it
and Seagull counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gregorovitsj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagull moves away.
Seagull misses with a left hand
and Gregorovitsj counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Seagull moved away.
Seagull scores with a jab. Gregorovitsj acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gregorovitsj looks to throw a body kick
and Seagull counters with a big head kick but Gregorovitsj shrugs it off.
Gregorovitsj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagull moves away.
Gregorovitsj walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seagull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gregorovitsj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seagull.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the body kick.
Gregorovitsj is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Seagull rather than just go for the knockout.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Seagull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gregorovitsj misses with the combination.
Gregorovitsj walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seagull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Seagull throws the left hand but Gregorovitsj avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick
enabling Seagull to counter with a crisp jab.
Gregorovitsj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seagull keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregorovitsj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagull moves away.
Seagull tries to clinch there but Gregorovitsj circles away.
Gregorovitsj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gregorovitsj looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seagull misses with a right hand
and Gregorovitsj counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregorovitsj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagull was well out of range. Poor timing from Gregorovitsj.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gregorovitsj clobbers Seagull with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gregorovitsj slips a jab from Seagull.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick which misses Seagull's front leg but catches the back leg as Seagull tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Gregorovitsj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sevent Seagull's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gregorovitsj throws a lazy body kick
and Seagull counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Seagull tries to clinch there but Gregorovitsj circles away.
Seagull moves out of range of the body kick from Gregorovitsj.
Seagull 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.
Seagull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregorovitsj lands a leg kick that knocks Seagull off balance momentarily.
Seagull lands a head kick. Gregorovitsj smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Boris Gregorovitsj has been cut.
Gregorovitsj lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorovitsj missing with a left hand there. Seagull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gregorovitsj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick which misses Seagull's front leg but catches the back leg as Seagull tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj punishes Seagull's body with a nice straight punch.
Seagull misses with a series of wild punches.
Seagull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Seagull avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gregorovitsj looks for the body kick but Seagull saw that one coming.
Gregorovitsj tries to work over Seagull's front leg with a kick but Seagull checks it.
Gregorovitsj scores with a leg kick.
Seagull checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Seagull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boris Gregorovitsj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagull throws a body punch but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
A jab from Seagull does it's job there.
Gregorovitsj misses with a leg kick
and Seagull counters with a head kick.
Seagull looks for the body kick but Gregorovitsj saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregorovitsj misses with an uppercut.
Gregorovitsj lands an overhand right.
Seagull delivers a nice body kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Seagull is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gregorovitsj takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seagull looks to score with a jab to the body but Gregorovitsj is just out of range.
Gregorovitsj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Seagull looks to throw the jab but Gregorovitsj is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Seagull.
Seagull takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick but Seagull moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Seagull misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a body kick that misses
and Seagull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gregorovitsj throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Seagull on the side of the head.
Seagull throws a poor cross that misses
and Gregorovitsj counters with a right hand to the body.
Gregorovitsj throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gregorovitsj feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seagull's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seagull lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gregorovitsj's sensitive parts.
It looks like Seagull has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagull takes a swing at Gregorovitsj's ribcage but misses.
Gregorovitsj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seagull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seagull takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gregorovitsj connects with a leg kick. Seagull looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seagull is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gregorovitsj fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seagull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seagull takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seagull's sensitive parts.
Seagull lands a head kick. Gregorovitsj smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gregorovitsj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregorovitsj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seagull manages to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick, looking for Seagull's leg but Seagull calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Gregorovitsj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gregorovitsj connects with a high kick.
Seagull is rocked!
Gregorovitsj darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Seagull's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Gregorovitsj before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Gregorovitsj!
A relieved looking Boris Gregorovitsj thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giampaolo Pietravallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Grozni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grozni has chosen Миша Маваши - & as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
210 lbs
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212 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giampaolo Pietravallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Grozni!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietravallo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grozni moves out of range of the body kick from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo slips under a jab from Grozni.
Pietravallo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pietravallo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grozni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Pietravallo misses.
Grozni blocks a leg kick.
Pietravallo connects with an inside leg kick.
Grozni walks into a jab.
Pietravallo thows a body shot but no joy.
Grozni cracks a nice hook into Pietravallo's ribs.
Pietravallo throws the kick towards the body but Grozni avoids it.
Pietravallo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Grozni to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grozni doesn't manage to clinch there - Pietravallo circles away.
Pietravallo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grozni misses with a hook. Pietravallo ducked under it nicely.
Grozni is looking to clinch but Pietravallo is avoiding it.
Grozni lands a nice hook to Pietravallo's body. Pietravallo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pietravallo avoids the body shot from Grozni.
Pietravallo misses with a left hand
and Grozni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivan Grozni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grozni looks to land a right hand but Pietravallo moved out of range.
Pietravallo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grozni to score with a decent uppercut.
Giampaolo Pietravallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietravallo throws a chopping leg kick but Grozni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grozni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Pietravallo coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grozni stuffs the takedown attempt from Pietravallo. Pietravallo gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grozni lands a jab.
Pietravallo misses with a kick to the body.
Pietravallo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grozni manages to avoid it.
Grozni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pietravallo finds it's way round the side to connect with Grozni's head.
Grozni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pietravallo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pietravallo tries to score with a low kick but Grozni moves his leg out of the way.
Pietravallo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pietravallo throws a low kick but Grozni avoids it.
Grozni throws a sloppy body shot
and Pietravallo counters with a single leg into guard. Grozni didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grozni keeping moving, preventing Pietravallo from controlling successfully.
Pietravallo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pietravallo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pietravallo wants to control from the top but Grozni keeps moving.
Pietravallo postures up in Grozni's guard and throws a big left but Grozni blocks it.
Pietravallo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grozni looking for a sweep. Not yet Grozni, not yet.
Grozni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pietravallo's guard.
Pietravallo 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.
Pietravallo working a defensive guard here.
Grozni trying to control but Pietravallo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pietravallo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Grozni is trying to escape the mount.
Pietravallo misses with a head shot.
Pietravallo looking to control but Grozni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pietravallo thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Pietravallo.
Grozni is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giampaolo Pietravallo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pietravallo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grozni.
Pietravallo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pietravallo throws out a leg kick but Grozni moves out of range and Pietravallo only half commits.
Pietravallo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grozni was well out of range. Poor timing from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo 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.
Grozni wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pietravallo wants to control from the top but Grozni keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pietravallo throwing strikes but missing.
Grozni is trying to keep Pietravallo in close.
Grozni is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grozni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pietravallo is one step ahead there.
Pietravallo wants to control from the top but Grozni keeps moving.
Pietravallo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pietravallo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pietravallo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grozni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pietravallo.
Pietravallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grozni moves in looking to clinch but Pietravallo pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pietravallo. That's going to slow Grozni down.
Grozni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pietravallo connects with a crisp jab.
Grozni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grozni tries to clinch but Pietravallo is having none of it.
Pietravallo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grozni as he jumps to the side.
Pietravallo lands a front kick.
Pietravallo has a takedown stuffed.
Pietravallo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Grozni.
Pietravallo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grozni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grozni lands a nice hook to Pietravallo's body. Pietravallo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pietravallo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grozni has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grozni and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pietravallo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grozni defends well and Pietravallo ends up having to push Grozni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giampaolo Pietravallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grozni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pietravallos head.
Grozni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grozni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pietravallo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo is looking to break free of the clinch but Grozni has double underhooks.
Grozni trying to stall but Pietravallo improves his position.
Pietravallo lands a left hand.
Pietravallo blocks an uppercut.
Grozni is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pietravallo is keeping busy.
Grozni misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grozni tries to clinch up.
Pietravallo moves out of range as Grozni strikes.
Pietravallo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grozni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Grozni misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pietravallo, right into the meat.
Pietravallo misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grozni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pietravallo at a distance.
A slow jab from Grozni misses its intended target.
Grozni moves out of range as Pietravallo throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Grozni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Grozni blocks the leg kick.
Grozni avoids the body shot from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo throws a push kick but Grozni slaps the foot to one side.
Pietravallo misses with a body shot.
Pietravallo looks to land a right hand but Grozni moved out of range.
Pietravallo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice sprawl there from Grozni as Pietravallo shoots in.
Pietravallo keeps the fight on the outside.
Grozni throws a body punch but Pietravallo moves out of range.
Pietravallo misses with an uppercut. Grozni saw that one coming.
Pietravallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grozni fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietravallo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pietravallo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pietravallo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grozni did well to prevent Pietravallo getting side control.
Grozni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pietravallo.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grozni manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Giampaolo Pietravallo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grozni is trying to control the position but Pietravallo postures up.
Grozni wants to stand and escape but Pietravallo is having none of it.
Pietravallo preventing the sweep.
Pietravallo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grozni wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ivan Grozni hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pietravallo misses with a hook to the body
and Grozni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pietravallo thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pietravallo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grozni takes a swing at Pietravallo's ribcage but misses.
Grozni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pietravallo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grozni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giampaolo Pietravallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pietravallo.
Grozni lands a right hook to the body.
Grozni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pietravallo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grozni.
Grozni pushes Pietravallo up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pietravallo breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grozni moves away.
An inside leg kick from Pietravallo misses.
Pietravallo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pietravallo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grozni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pietravallo manages to avoid it.
Pietravallo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pietravallo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grozni.
Grozni misses with a hook. Pietravallo ducked under it nicely.
Grozni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grozni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grozni tries to close the distance and clinch but Pietravallo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grozni clobbers Pietravallo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pietravallo slips under a jab from Grozni.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pietravallo thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Grozni misses.
Pietravallo lands with a cross.
Grozni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pietravallo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Pietravallo misses.
Grozni checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grozni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grozni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grozni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grozni scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Grozni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grozni has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Grozni!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivi has chosen Metallica - Ride the Lightning as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Greenthumb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atlas Kivi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi misses with an uppercut.
Kivi throws out a leg kick but Greenthumb moves out of range and Kivi only half commits.
Kivi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Greenthumb ducks down to avoid it.
Greenthumb shoots for a double leg takedown but Kivi sprawls well. He's pushed Greenthumb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Greenthumb goes for a double leg but Kivi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kivi continues to drive forward.
Greenthumb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greenthumb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Greenthumb tries to stall but Kivi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Greenthumb tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Greenthumb back against the cage.
Greenthumb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kivi misses with a body punch.
Greenthumb tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Greenthumb back against the cage.
Kivi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Greenthumb up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Greenthumb has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Greenthumb is trying to stall.
Kivi tries to land knees in the clinch but Greenthumb avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greenthumb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kivi pinned against the cage. Kivi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Greenthumb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kivi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kivi.
Kivi takes a swing at Greenthumb's ribcage but misses.
Kivi tries to land a leg kick but Greenthumb saw it coming and moves away.
Greenthumb looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivi is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Greenthumb.
Kivi throws a chopping leg kick but Greenthumb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kivi 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.
Jab from Kivi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kivi. That's going to slow Greenthumb down.
Greenthumb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenthumb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb is looking to clinch but Kivi is avoiding it.
Kivi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greenthumb drops his hands momentarily and Kivi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kivi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greenthumb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kivi somewhat.
Kivi dives in and scores a takedown into Greenthumb's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Greenthumb throws up his legs and catches Kivi in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Kivi tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Greenthumb! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Doctor Greenthumb!
A pretty intense looking Doctor Greenthumb took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amon Tobin / El Cargo. Daniel Speed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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241 lbs
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235 lbs
22 - 15 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Speed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Speed is looking to land body kicks.
Silakka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speed was well out of range. Poor timing from Silakka.
Silakka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Speed is out of range.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Silakka.
Speed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silakka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silakka.
Silakka throws a low kick but Speed moves out of range easily.
Silakka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silakka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Speed counters with a body kick that stops Silakka in his tracks momentarily.
Speed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Speed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silakka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Speed.
It looks like Daniel Speed has been cut.
We've been informed that Silakka has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silakka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Speed.
Speed wants to slow Silakka down by chopping away at his legs.
Silakka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silakka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Speed's calf.
Speed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed checks a leg kick.
Speed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silakka looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
Speed walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Speed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Speed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Silakka moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Speed.
Speed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silakka thows a body shot but no joy.
Silakka throws a low kick but Speed avoids it.
Silakka is looking to slow Speed down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
Silakka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silakka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Speed rather than just go for the knockout.
Silakka throws an overhand right that lands on Speed's shoulder, as Speed tries to avoid the shot.
Speed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka misses with a low kick.
Silakka lands a head kick!
Speed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Speed throws a body punch but Silakka moves out of range.
Silakka missing with a left hand there. Speed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silakka ducks under a wild hook from Speed.
Speed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Speed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silakka was well out of range. Poor timing from Speed.
Speed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silakka misses with a body shot
and Speed counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silakka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Speed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Speed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silakka.
Silakka avoids the body shot from Speed.
Silakka throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silakka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Speed is out of range and Silakka settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silakka thuds his right hand into Speed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Speed takes a swing at Silakka's ribcage but misses.
Speed scores with a hook to the body. Silakka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Speed.
Speed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silakka will feel that in the morning.
Silakka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Speed misses with a low kick.
Speed throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Speed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Speed checks a low kick from Silakka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silakka looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
Silakka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Speed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silakka scrambles back to his feet.
Speed checks the leg kick.
Silakka throws a solid leg kick but Speed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silakka.
Speed checks a leg kick.
Speed scores with a nice right hand.
Silakka is rocked!
Speed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silakka is still on wobbly legs! Can Speed finish him?
Silakka looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed thows a body kick. Silakka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Speed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simo Silakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Speed.
Speed lands a big right hand that drops Silakka! The killer instinct kicks in and Speed finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Speed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Speed!
Daniel Speed really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kummola might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kummola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kummola checks a leg kick.
Reynolds throws a leg kick
so Kummola counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Reynolds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kummola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reynolds preventing the sweep.
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!
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Kummola keeps moving.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Kummola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds landing some decent shots from guard.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Kummola controlling Reynolds's posture.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kummola controls Reynolds momentarily but Reynolds frees himself.
Kummola keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kummola haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kummola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Kummola is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Kummola keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kummola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reynolds advances to half guard.
Reynolds is trying to control. Kummola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kummola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reynolds pulls his head out easily.
Kummola moves into full guard.
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!
Kummola wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
Reynolds works over Kummola with some ground and pound from guard.
Kummola pulls Reynolds in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kummola keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Kummola is retaining full guard.
Kummola wants to sweep but no luck.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Kummola keeps moving.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Reynolds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reynolds has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kummola to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reynolds is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kummola pulls down on the head and he's put Reynolds to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kale Kummola!
Kale Kummola retains his lightweight title!
Kale Kummola really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emeka Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lockley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakur comes to the cage accompanied by Tatanka - Africa. Lockley has chosen Disney's Gummy Bears Intro (Rus) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeka Shakur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Lockley!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Emeka Shakur has been cut.
Shakur throws a body kick that misses.
Emeka Shakur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lockley.
Lockley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shakur looks to land a right hand but Lockley moved out of range.
Shakur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lockley.
Lockley throws a head kick that misses.
Shakur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lockley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakur sizes up Lockley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shakur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lockley circles away quickly and effectively.
Lockley is looking to slow Shakur down with leg kicks.
Lockley misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Lockley misses.
Shakur throws a shot to the body.
Shakur connects with a leg kick. Lockley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shakur misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Shakur.
Shakur steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lockley. That one must have hurt.
Lockley just misses with a punch to the body.
Lockley looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakur is just out of range.
Shakur throws a head kick that misses.
Shakur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shakur.
Shakur fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Shakur.
We've been informed that Lockley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shakur goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Kevin Lockley has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lockley misses with a leg kick
and Shakur counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Shakur.
Shakur avoids the body shot from Lockley.
Lockley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shakur.
Lockley looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body kick from Shakur.
Shakur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lockley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shakur.
Shakur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Shakur misses.
Shakur scores with a sloppy right hand. Lockley should have avoided that one.
Shakur lands a jab to Lockley's midsection.
Lockley slips under a jab from Shakur.
A solid body kick from Shakur.
Shakur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shakur throws a body kick that misses.
Shakur throws a head kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Shakur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Shakur.
Lockley slips under a jab from Shakur.
Lockley thows a leg kick but Shakur checks it
and Shakur makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lockley really felt that one!
Shakur throws a combination. Lockley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That has opened up Kevin Lockley's cut even more.
Shakur throws a head kick that Lockley semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Shakur tenderised Lockley's leg. Lockley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shakur misses the jab.
Lockley throws a solid leg kick but Shakur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lockley.
Shakur connects with an inside leg kick.
Shakur throws a head kick but Lockley moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Shakur.
Shakur connects with a nice looking jab.
Shakur checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shakur.
Shakur tests Lockley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lockley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lockley misses with a low kick.
Shakur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shakur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The cut above Kevin Lockley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
It looks like Shakur has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shakur is looking to land body kicks.
Lockley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lockley ducks under a wild hook from Shakur.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lockley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shakur missing with a left hand there. Lockley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shakur throws a body punch but Lockley moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Lockley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emeka Shakur dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shakur lands with a shot to the body.
Lockley needs to keep his hands up - Shakur had a free shot at his head there.
Lockley scores with a nice head shot.
Shakur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Shakur.
Shakur looks to land a right hand but Lockley moved out of range.
Shakur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lockley if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shakur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shakur scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shakur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lockley. That did some damage!
Shakur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shakur throws a leg kick which misses Lockley's front leg but catches the back leg as Lockley tries to avoid it.
Lockley is breathing heavily.
Shakur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakur digs a good hook to Lockley's body.
Shakur connects with an inside leg kick.
Shakur lands a body shot.
Lockley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shakur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lockley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kevin Lockley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shakur.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lockley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shakur has got the better of the exchanges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lockley takes a kick to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Lockley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Emeka Shakur!
Emeka Shakur thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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