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WFL 17-Naamahaara vs Rogers II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rik Borburgh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Poison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Poison acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rik Borburgh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Poison!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borburgh misses with a takedown
and Poison counters with a nice kick to the body.
Borburgh fails with the takedown
and Poison counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Borburgh misses with a takedown attempt
and Poison counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rik Borburgh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borburgh is breathing heavily.
Borburgh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Poison defends well and Borburgh ends up having to push Poison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Borburgh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poison prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Poison.
Borburgh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Borburgh letting Poison take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Borburgh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poison unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Poison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poison shoots in and bounces Borburgh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Poison throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poison wants to control from the top but Borburgh keeps moving.
Poison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poison drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Borburgh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poison has Borburgh in his guard.
Poison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borburgh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borburgh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poison is controlling Borburgh's posture.
Borburgh trying to control but Poison is working from the bottom.
Borburgh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Borburgh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Borburgh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borburgh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borburgh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borburgh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Poison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poison is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Borburgh controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bryan Poison was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Borburgh darts in looking for a takedown but Poison gets double underhooks and turns Borburgh into the cage.
Poison gets underhooks to prevent Borburgh's takedown attempt.
Poison misses with a knee to the head.
Borburgh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poison prevents it.
Poison breaks from the clinch.
Poison manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Borburgh on his heels. He'll look to pass Borburgh's guard now, I'm sure.
Borburgh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borburgh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poison has managed to get both his arms back between Borburgh's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poison pushing down on Borburgh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Poison dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Poison throws a head kick that misses.
Borburgh gets caught napping as Poison dives in and scores a takedown. Borburgh manages to retain guard.
Poison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borburgh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poison has managed to get both his arms back between Borburgh's legs - danger averted.
Poison throws a big right hand that misses.
Poison drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Borburgh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poison has Borburgh in his guard.
Poison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poison keeping full guard, as Borburgh tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poison is looking to stand up but Borburgh isn't so interested in that idea.
Poison looking to control.
Borburgh trying to control the position from guard on top but Poison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryan Poison has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bryan Poison wasn't active enough on the ground.
Borburgh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Borburgh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Poison counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poison shoots in and gets a takedown into Borburgh's guard.
Poison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borburgh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poison tries to free his leg and advance position but Borburgh is retaining full guard.
Poison trying to control but Borburgh is working from the bottom.
Poison throws a strike but Borburgh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Borburgh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borburgh wants to control from the top but Poison keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poison trying to control the position.
Borburgh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Borburgh working away.
Borburgh is trying to get an arm triangle but Poison is defending well.
Borburgh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poison, who protects the arm well.
Borburgh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poison pushes Borburgh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Borburgh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Poison is looking to reverse the position.
Borburgh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Borburgh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poison is looking to regain half guard here but Borburgh keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryan Poison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Borburgh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Borburgh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poison tries to avoid it but Borburgh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poison to the ground. Poison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Poison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Poison swings around for an armbar but Borburgh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Poison's guard.
Poison looking to control.
Poison wants to get back to his feet but Borburgh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Borburgh trying to control but Poison is working from the bottom.
Poison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poison trying to control the position.
Borburgh trying to control but Poison is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borburgh is really struggling to control Poison but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rik Borburgh.
Borburgh misses with a takedown
and Poison counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rik Borburgh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borburgh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Poison counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rik Borburgh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poison passes Borburgh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Poison is keen to just control but Borburgh is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borburgh tries to get to full guard but Poison has control of the leg.
Poison is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borburgh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borburgh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Poison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poison is trying to work for a kimura but Borburgh is defending well.
Poison wants to advance to full mount but Borburgh doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Poison throws an elbow that misses. Borburgh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Poison's guard. Nice move by Borburgh!
Borburgh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borburgh wants to control from the top but Poison keeps moving.
Borburgh drops back looking for a leg! Poison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poison manages to kick Borburgh off! Borburgh jumps back into Poison's guard.
Borburgh trying to control the position from guard on top but Poison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rik Borburgh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borburgh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bryan Poison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Borburgh won't allow Poison to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Poison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poison 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Poison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wan Benming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Hispanyola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benming comes to the cage accompanied by Fight the power. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wan Benming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronaldo Hispanyola!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benming thows a body shot but no joy.
Hispanyola has closed the distance and engaged Benming in a clinch.
Benming pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hispanyola lands a couple of elbows.
Hispanyola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benming looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hispanyola is one step ahead there.
Hispanyola looking to pass the guard.
Hispanyola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hispanyola stopping the sweep attempt from Benming.
Hispanyola wants to pass the guard but Benming is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hispanyola advances position into side control!
Benming tries to bench press Hispanyola off him but Hispanyola keeps the position.
Hispanyola tries to score with some ground and pound. Benming controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hispanyola trying to control the action but Benming is working from the bottom.
Benming is looking for a sweep.
Hispanyola throws a strike aimed at the side of Benming's head but Benming avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benming taking a bit of punishment here - Hispanyola scoring with strikes.
Benming is trying to improve his position.
Hispanyola thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hispanyola remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hispanyola thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee asks Hispanyola politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hispanyola prefers to stall for the moment though.
Benming gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hispanyola passes to full mount!
Hispanyola goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Benming turns into him and now he's in Hispanyola's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hispanyola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hispanyola looking for a sweep. Not yet Hispanyola, not yet.
Benming wants to pass the guard but Hispanyola is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hispanyola is on top in guard.
Benming throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hispanyola throwing strikes but missing.
Benming looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benming is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Benming utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benming keeping moving, preventing Hispanyola from controlling successfully.
Hispanyola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benming is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Benming keeping moving, preventing Hispanyola from controlling successfully.
Hispanyola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hispanyola wants to control from the top but Benming keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hispanyola is pushing down on Benming's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benming is fighting to maintain full guard but Hispanyola has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Hispanyola dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Benming looks to land a combination but Hispanyola avoids it well.
Hispanyola shoots in and bounces Benming off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hispanyola works over Benming with some ground and pound from guard.
Hispanyola is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Benming looking for a sweep. Not yet Benming, not yet.
Hispanyola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ronaldo Hispanyola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benming had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hispanyola defends it easily.
Benming keeping moving, preventing Hispanyola from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hispanyola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hispanyola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benming's head.
Hispanyola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hispanyola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hispanyola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benming keeping moving, preventing Hispanyola from controlling successfully.
Benming looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benming working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hispanyola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hispanyola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benming looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hispanyola is one step ahead there.
Hispanyola drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hispanyola seems to have locked his on tight now - Benming screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hispanyola, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ronaldo Hispanyola!
Wan Benming was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to thank everyone for supporting tonights event'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slim Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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214 lbs
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204 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Thug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James West!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West gets a takedown into half guard.
West decides to return to a standing position.
Thug throws a hook but West blocks it.
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Thug, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thug throws a jab when West was well out of range.
Thug cracks West with an open hand slap.
Thug lunges at West with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by West's hand.
West shoots in but no luck this time.
Thug stuffs the takedown attempt from West. West gets slowly back to his feet.
Thug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Thug misses its intended target.
Thug takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thug as he avoids it easily.
Slim Thug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James West.
West takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thug.
Thug scores with a decent looking hook.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slim Thug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thug throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thug misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West moves out of range as Thug strikes.
Thug is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Thug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
Thug misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
Thug scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thug misses with a double jab.
Thug lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slim Thug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thug tries to avoid it but West manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thug to the ground. Thug escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
West takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of West 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thug looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
Thug uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before West has time to react.
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
West is rocked!
A combination from Thug does no damage.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Thug finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Thug! West is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Thug!
Slim Thug got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valera Kamenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syltas Pojk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenskiy comes to the cage accompanied by The only. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valera Kamenskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Syltas Pojk!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pojk, as that shot connected.
Pojk lands a body shot.
Kamenskiy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pojk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamenskiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pojk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pojk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamenskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pojk.
Kamenskiy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pojk connects with a body shot that sends Kamenskiy's belly button to the back.
Pojk shoots in for a takedown but Kamenskiy shows good takedown defense.
Pojk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pojk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamenskiy is breathing heavily.
Pojk drops Kamenskiy with a beautiful combination! Kamenskiy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pojk is looking for the KO!
It looks like Valera Kamenskiy has been cut.
Pojk connects with a looping right hand.
Kamenskiy is rocked!
Pojk lands a right hook to the body.
Pojk fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kamenskiy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kamenskiy looks to clinch but Pojk throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kamenskiy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Syltas Pojk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shen Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adonis Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson has chosen F*ck the Otherside as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shen Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adonis Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woo misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Adonis Stevenson has been cut.
Stevenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Woo to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson slips a jab from Woo.
Stevenson moves away from the strike by Woo.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Woo.
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!
Stevenson avoids the body shot from Woo.
Stevenson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Woo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stevenson. Woo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shen Woo!
A relieved looking Shen Woo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Adonis Stevenson was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate to lose more than I like to win. Show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bokser Turniejowy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joakim Akterhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bokser Turniejowy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joakim Akterhall!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akterhall tries to land a leg kick but Turniejowy saw it coming and moves away.
Akterhall throws a leg kick but Turniejowy checks it.
Turniejowy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akterhall gets tackled into the cage by Turniejowy. Turniejowy maintains the clinch.
Turniejowy blocks a body shot from Akterhall.
Turniejowy being controlled against the cage.
Akterhall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akterhall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turniejowy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akterhall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akterhall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Turniejowy eats them both and turns towards Akterhall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Akterhall moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Akterhall.
Turniejowy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turniejowy really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akterhall throws a head kick but Turniejowy moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turniejowy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turniejowy swinging wildly here.
Turniejowy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Akterhall makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Turniejowy really felt that one!
Good leg kick by Akterhall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turniejowy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Turniejowy slips a jab and a cross from Akterhall.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akterhall.
Turniejowy gets a clinch.
Akterhall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akterhall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turniejowy.
Akterhall closes the distance and pushes Turniejowy back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Turniejowy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy tries to break the clinch but Akterhall is controlling the position.
Turniejowy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akterhall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turniejowy moves in looking to clinch but Akterhall pushes him off.
Turniejowy swinging wildly here.
Akterhall connects with the punch.
Akterhall misses with a low kick.
Turniejowy blocks a head kick by Akterhall.
Akterhall tries to keep at a distance but Turniejowy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turniejowy is trying to break the clinch but Akterhall is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akterhall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turniejowy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turniejowy prevents Akterhall from breaking the clinch.
Akterhall wants to get back to striking at distance but Turniejowy won't allow it.
Turniejowy wants to get back to striking at distance but Akterhall won't allow it.
Akterhall is trying to force a seperation but Turniejowy has the dominant position.
Akterhall prevents Turniejowy from breaking the clinch.
Turniejowy is trying to break free.
Turniejowy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turniejowy lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy tries a body shot but Akterhall blocks it.
Akterhall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Akterhall.
Akterhall throws a leg kick but Turniejowy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turniejowy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akterhall in his tracks.
Turniejowy throws a series of punches but Akterhall avoids them all with ease.
Akterhall misses with a body shot.
Akterhall misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Akterhall.
Turniejowy throws a combination. Akterhall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turniejowy misses with a kick to the body.
Turniejowy takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turniejowy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joakim Akterhall will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akterhall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turniejowy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turniejowy drops Akterhall with a beautiful combination! Akterhall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Turniejowy is looking for the KO!
It looks like Joakim Akterhall has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akterhall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turniejowy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akterhall trying to stall but Turniejowy improves his position.
Turniejowy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Turniejowy is trying to push Akterhall away but Akterhall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akterhall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akterhall is trying to break free.
Akterhall prevents Turniejowy from breaking the clinch.
Turniejowy tries to work over Akterhall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turniejowy has Akterhall pushed against the cage.
Akterhall is trying to break the clinch but Turniejowy is controlling him.
Akterhall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akterhall throws a head kick that misses.
Turniejowy fails to land with a series of punches.
Bokser Turniejowy is winning the standup battle so far.
Turniejowy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akterhall throws a leg kick but Turniejowy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akterhall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akterhall keeps the fight on the outside.
Turniejowy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akterhall lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akterhall cracks the inside of Turniejowy's front leg.
Akterhall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turniejowy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akterhall throws a sloppy head kick and Turniejowy moves out of range easily.
Turniejowy swats away the attempt to clinch by Akterhall.
Akterhall throws a solid leg kick but Turniejowy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akterhall.
Akterhall throws a leg kick but Turniejowy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turniejowy tries to close the distance and clinch but Akterhall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turniejowy blocks a head kick by Akterhall.
Akterhall throws a low kick, looking for Turniejowy's leg but Turniejowy calmly moves out of range.
Turniejowy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turniejowy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Turniejowy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akterhall throws a chopping leg kick but Turniejowy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Turniejowy.
Turniejowy has managed to clinch.
Turniejowy working hard to break the clinch.
Akterhall holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turniejowy slows down the pace here.
Turniejowy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akterhall's efforts to push away.
Akterhall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Akterhall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turniejowy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akterhall.
Turniejowy avoids the head kick by Akterhall.
Akterhall tries a head kick but it misses.
Akterhall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turniejowy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turniejowy misses with the combination.
Bokser Turniejowy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akterhall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turniejowy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Akterhall.
Turniejowy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Akterhall counters with a body kick that stops Turniejowy in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bokser Turniejowy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joakim Akterhall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Turniejowy checks a low kick from Akterhall.
Akterhall keeps the fight on the outside.
Turniejowy wants to clinch up but Akterhall keeps it at a distance.
Turniejowy throws a right and a left that Akterhall avoids nicely.
Turniejowy is looking to clinch.
Turniejowy is looking to clinch but Akterhall is avoiding it.
Akterhall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turniejowy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turniejowy lands a nice looking body shot.
Akterhall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Akterhall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akterhall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joakim Akterhall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akterhall lands a nice shot that snaps Turniejowy's head back.
Turniejowy blocks a head kick by Akterhall.
Turniejowy throws a series of punches but Akterhall moves out of range.
Akterhall lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turniejowy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akterhall.
Akterhall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akterhall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akterhall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akterhall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Akterhall.
Akterhall misses with a low kick.
Turniejowy moves in looking to clinch but Akterhall pushes him off.
Akterhall tries to clinch but Turniejowy is having none of it.
Turniejowy checks the leg kick.
Akterhall motions for Turniejowy to come forward. Akterhall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turniejowy is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akterhall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akterhall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turniejowy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akterhall scores with a head kick. Turniejowy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Turniejowy tries to clinch up but Akterhall circles away and keeps his distance.
Turniejowy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akterhall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akterhall tries a head kick but it misses.
Akterhall throws a nice looking combination but Turniejowy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Turniejowy.
Turniejowy moves into the clinch.
Akterhall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turniejowy lands a slapping body shot.
Turniejowy lands a slapping body shot.
Turniejowy rushes Akterhall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Turniejowy - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Turniejowy keeps control of Akterhall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turniejowy stalling the fight.
Akterhall can't break the clinch.
Akterhall manages to break the clinch.
Akterhall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turniejowy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turniejowy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Turniejowy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turniejowy moves in looking to clinch but Akterhall pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akterhall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turniejowy instigates a clinch.
Turniejowy is trying to push Akterhall away but Akterhall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akterhall tries to break free but Turniejowy pushes him back against the cage.
Turniejowy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turniejowy lands a shot to the body.
Turniejowy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Akterhall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turniejowy has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joakim Akterhall.
I think Akterhall 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joakim Akterhall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sid Going (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Going comes into the arena with Boom Schalak - House of Pain blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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144 lbs
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150 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sid Going!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iain James!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James stalks Going and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Going's face. Going staggers backwards, shaken.
Going closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Going wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Going throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Going scores with a takedown into James's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Going got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Going has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Going gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James cracks the inside of Going's front leg.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Going rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Going has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Sanok Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
James moves in looking to clinch but Going pushes him off.
Going gets a double leg takedown into James's guard.
Going controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
James is working an open guard so Going takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Going swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left and a right from Going both land. Nice combination.
Going swinging wildly here.
Going shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
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!
James working for submissions but it's allowed Going to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Going is controlling the pace.
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Going pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to escape.
James trying to get back to full guard but Going takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
James really wants to buck Going off and get back to his feet.
James slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Going stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
James with a hook.
James tries to clinch there but Going circles away.
Going has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Going controls the action.
Going wants to break the clinch but can't.
Going has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Going controls his hands.
James keeps control of Going as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James misses with the head strike.
Going wants to break the clinch but can't.
Going tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Going dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch combination from Going misses.
Going circles away from the clinch attempt.
Going closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
James actively working from the bottom here.
Going frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Going tries to control but James wriggling away.
Going get's back to his feet.
Going tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Going leaning his opponent against the cage.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Going.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Going is defending well.
Going blocks a body shot from James.
James lands a nice elbow.
Going tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
James closes the distance but Going moves to the side
and Going counters with a two punch combo.
James looks to land a combination but Going avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Going circles away from the clinch attempt.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Going has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Going, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James tries to clinch but Going is having none of it.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sid Going overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Going decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Going with a jab.
Going misses with a double jab.
Going lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
Going misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Going has taken the fight to the clinch.
Going tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Going drops back down to his feet.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Going smiles and moves away.
Going misses with a wild combination.
Going throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by James.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Going.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James sneaks out the side door and pushes Going away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Going shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Going defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Going passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Going dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Going closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Going lands in his opponent's guard.
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Going has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Going gets to his feet. James looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Going lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Sid Going is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Going swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to clinch up.
Going throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. James was covering up waiting for the punch and Going finishes the takedown easily into guard.
James has an active guard here but Going has managed to pass into half guard.
James is trying to control but Going passes into side control!
James is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on James's face as Going controls the position.
James is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Going is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Going controlling from mount.
Going stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Going shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. James eats them both and turns towards Going to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Going bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control but Going postures up.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
Going stands up and beckons James to his feet.
Iain James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James instigates a clinch.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section. Going lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
James lands a good knee to the midsection. Going won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from James.
Going wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
James lands an elbow just above Going 's eye.
Going fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James trying to land knees to the body.
James with a knee to the head.
Sid Going is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from James.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Going showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Going, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Going!
Sid Going 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley comes into the arena with Master Killer - Merauder blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shinya Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stanley fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Gomez.
Stanley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stanley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanley throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stanley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stanley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Stanley trying to keep a closed guard but Gomez is proving a slippery customer.
Stanley wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in LOD Gym Now with StandUP inform me that Gomez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stanley is proving hard to escape from.
Stanley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stanley is working hard here to advance position.
Stanley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stanley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomez wanted to stand there but Stanley had control of the position.
Shinya Stanley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stanley tries to clinch but Gomez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley misses with a head kick.
Gomez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stanley.
Gomez cracks Stanley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rafael Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanley walks into a stiff left hand from Gomez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez lands with a slapping head kick.
Gomez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stanley misses with a head kick.
Donk. Gomez catches Stanley right on the button with a cross.
Stanley is rocked!
Gomez instigates a clinch.
Oh Stanley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gomez throws a big uppercut that drops Stanley! More strikes from Gomez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stanley lies dazed against the cage as Gomez celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Gomez!
Rafael Gomez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'WALTER BISHOP YOU ARE NEXT'.
Shinya Stanley spoke after the fight, saying 'That technique was cowardly and I think my opponent should be embarrassed for winning in that way. I knock people unconscious like a real fighter!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamala Naamahaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naamahaara comes to the cage accompanied by Kishore Kumar : Chuu Kar Mere Mann Ko. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jason Rogers enters the cage!
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239 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamala Naamahaara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naamahaara throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Naamahaara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Naamahaara throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers looks to land a right hand but Naamahaara moved out of range.
Rogers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naamahaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers swings widly with a right hand
and Naamahaara counters with a head kick.
Rogers connects with the punch.
It looks like Kamala Naamahaara has been cut.
Naamahaara is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naamahaara tries to clinch up.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Naamahaara moved out of range nicely.
Naamahaara tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Naamahaara moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naamahaara.
Naamahaara avoids the body shot from Rogers.
Naamahaara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rogers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Naamahaaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naamahaara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
Rogers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rogers scores with a punch to the head.
Kamala Naamahaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers cracks Naamahaara with an open hand slap.
Rogers misses the jab.
Rogers ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Naamahaara out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Rogers!
Jason Rogers is the new heavyweight champion!
Jason Rogers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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