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Infinity 67: Rite of Spring PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iain James 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aiden Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iain James!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva can't break the clinch.
James lands a knee to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that James 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.
Silva pulls James into guard.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. James is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
Silva tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva regains half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva is trying to stand.
James is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
James blocks a leg kick.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silva takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
Silva tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
James wants to clinch.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
James lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from James.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
A body shot lands from James.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but James has switched to an armbar! Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Iain James!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysiek Zombi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Orsted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Orsted told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysiek Zombi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Orsted!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsted gets caught flat footed, as Zombi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zombi postures up.
Zombi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zombi wants to stand and escape but instead Orsted has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zombi wants to sweep here but Orsted controlling him for the moment.
Orsted tries to stand but Zombi is controlling from the bottom.
Zombi can't keep his opponent in guard - Orsted advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zombi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Orsted.
Zombi looking to control but Orsted passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsted content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zombi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orsted's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orsted's back!
Orsted rolls, trying to escape but Zombi keeps control of the position.
Zombi trying to control.
Zombi not allowing Orsted to control his hands.
Zombi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Zombi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orsted on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombi misses with punches from the back.
Orsted trying to control the hands but Zombi breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zombi keeps control of the position as Orsted tries to break free.
Orsted is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zombi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Zombi wants to control but Orsted manages to buck him off and is now in Zombi's guard! Nice work there by Orsted!
Zombi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Orsted escapes and throws Zombi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombi is not content to let Orsted control the position.
A control attempt from Zombi but he's now mounted!
Orsted looking to control but Zombi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orsted landing strikes from the mount and Zombi is in trouble!
Zombi tries to hold on but Orsted postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombi is desperately trying to improve his position but Orsted has a good base and remains in mount.
Orsted scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Orsted is looking to stand but Orsted has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Orsted jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zombi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orsted tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orsted has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Orsted will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zombi wants to clinch up but Orsted keeps it at a distance.
Zombi throws a low kick but Orsted moves out of range easily.
Orsted fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Zombi with that takedown attempt.
Zombi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orsted to the mat! Orsted manages to get full guard.
Orsted looking to control.
Orsted seems keen to control Zombi's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zombi wants to stand and escape but instead Orsted has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsted postures up.
Orsted sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christian Orsted.
Orsted shoots for a double leg takedown but Zombi sprawls well. He's pushed Orsted's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zombi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orsted is able to avoid easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zombi.
Zombi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zombi looks for a takedown but Orsted sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysiek Zombi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orsted pinned against the cage. Orsted gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Orsted fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zombi avoids it really well and circles away.
Orsted misses with a takedown attempt - Zombi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orsted keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orsted lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Zombi or perhaps it was just good defense by Orsted which made him look bad.
Zombi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zombi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orsted to score with a decent uppercut.
Orsted gets tackled into the cage by Zombi. Zombi maintains the clinch.
Orsted tries to break free but Zombi pushes him back against the cage.
Zombi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orsted tries to land a knee to the head but Zombi blocks with his arms.
Orsted wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orsted changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zombi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsted shoots in looking for a takedown. Zombi tries to sprawl out of it but Orsted keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zombi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orsted tries to sprawl but Zombi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zombi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orsted defends it well.
Orsted looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsted holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Krzysiek Zombi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zombi throws a series of punches but Orsted moves out of range.
Krzysiek Zombi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zombi tries to clinch but Orsted is having none of it.
Zombi shoots in looking for a takedown but Orsted manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zombi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orsted shoots in for a takedown but Zombi shows good takedown defense.
Zombi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Orsted!
Orsted manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zombi's best efforts.
Zombi throws a strike but Orsted avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zombi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Orsted trying to strike off his back.
Zombi won't allow Orsted to sweep him here.
Orsted trying to strike off his back.
Zombi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsted trying to strike off his back.
Orsted manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zombi manages to get himself to full guard.
Orsted wants to pass the guard but Zombi is keeping the position.
Zombi wants to get back to his feet but Orsted is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zombi controls Orsted momentarily but Orsted frees himself.
Christian Orsted has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zombi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orsted has picked Zombi up and slammed him! Zombi can't keep hold of the triangle and Orsted manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsted is looking to take a break and control but Zombi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsted has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zombi drives through with a takedown into Orsted's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zombi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsted lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zombi!
Zombi working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsted controlling from mount.
Orsted fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zombi tries to hold on but Orsted postures up.
Orsted stands up from mount. Strange move.
Orsted avoids the head kick by Zombi.
Zombi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zombi tries to close the distance and clinch but Orsted swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orsted tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zombi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orsted shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zombi as he jumps to the side.
Zombi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Orsted.
I think Orsted 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 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Christian Orsted!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignas Panavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Almeida has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricardo Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ignas Panavas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida dodges the punch combination from Panavas.
Panavas throws a right hand that Almeida ducks under and follows up with a left that Almeida also avoids with ease.
Panavas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Panavas throws a right and a left that Almeida avoids nicely.
Panavas lands a jab-cross combination.
Panavas looks to land a combination but Almeida avoids it well.
Panavas lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Panavas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Almeida.
Panavas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panavas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panavas scores with a one two! Almeida had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Panavas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panavas misses with a wild combination.
Panavas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panavas feints with a jab and clips Almeida right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Almeida is sent crashing into the canvas and Panavas leaps in for the kill! Almeida tries to get to his feet but Panavas is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Almeida is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignas Panavas!
Ignas Panavas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drakaath Yelgersmold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yelgersmold has chosen Pursuit of vikings as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Drakaath Yelgersmold enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Olszewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drakaath Yelgersmold!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yelgersmold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olszewicz.
Olszewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olszewicz throws a series of punches but Yelgersmold avoids them all with ease.
Olszewicz misses with a lunging right hand
and Olszewicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Kamil Olszewicz has been cut.
Olszewicz throws a big shot that misses.
Yelgersmold misses with a looping right.
Yelgersmold has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Olszewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yelgersmold.
Olszewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yelgersmold was well out of range. Poor timing from Olszewicz.
Yelgersmold scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Olszewicz is rocked!
Yelgersmold connects with a stiff jab that staggers Olszewicz - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Drakaath Yelgersmold!
Post fight, an emotional Drakaath Yelgersmold said 'I am the destroyer. No jiu-jitsu will ever be more powerful then my face punching ability.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Isaacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ryan Escobar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ryan Escobar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronald Isaacs!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isaacs staying out of range there.
Isaacs misses with a wild body shot.
Isaacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Escobar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Isaacs.
Isaacs tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Isaacs misses the jab.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Isaacs.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Isaacs.
Isaacs with a poor takedown
so Escobar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Isaacs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escobar forces his way into half guard.
Isaacs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escobar stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back.
Isaacs actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Isaacs is having none of it.
Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Isaacs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back.
Isaacs actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back.
Isaacs has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at IMMA Gym of ASS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Isaacs is trying to get back to full guard.
Isaacs wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Escobar wants to control but Isaacs is keeping him busy.
Isaacs tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
Escobar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Isaacs wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Isaacs is having none of it.
Isaacs trying to control from the bottom.
Isaacs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Isaacs tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but Isaacs defending well.
Isaacs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Isaacs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Isaacs is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar.
Escobar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Isaacs is just riding it out for now. Escobar eventually gives up the hold.
Isaacs is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isaacs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
Isaacs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Escobar throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escobar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Isaacs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Isaacs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Escobar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Isaacs.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Isaacs keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronald Isaacs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Isaacs. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Isaacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Isaacs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Isaacs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Escobar rather than just go for the knockout.
Isaacs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isaacs lands a right hook to the body.
Isaacs misses with a straight left.
Isaacs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Isaacs's guard now.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Isaacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isaacs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Escobar is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Isaacs keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Isaacs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isaacs has an active guard here but Escobar has managed to pass into half guard.
Isaacs is looking to improve his position.
Isaacs is refusing to be controlled, as Escobar sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isaacs trying to control here.
Isaacs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Isaacs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Escobar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Isaacs defending well though.
Isaacs trying to control but Escobar postures up.
Isaacs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Isaacs is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Escobar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Isaacs wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaacs actively working from the bottom here.
Isaacs is trying to get back to full guard.
Isaacs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Isaacs trying to control here.
Isaacs is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escobar stalling.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back.
Isaacs is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back.
Isaacs is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Isaacs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Isaacs moves into full guard.
Isaacs being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Isaacs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Isaacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Isaacs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Isaacs slips a straight right by Escobar.
Isaacs misses with a wild body shot.
Isaacs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar's head.
It looks like Ryan Escobar has been cut.
Escobar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Isaacs just misses with a punch to the body.
Isaacs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar at a distance.
Isaacs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Isaacs.
Isaacs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isaacs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacs misses the body punch
and Escobar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Isaacs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Isaacs looking for a guillotine here but Escobar defends easily.
Escobar trying to control but Isaacs is working from the bottom.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Isaacs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Isaacs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Isaacs is tightening it up a little... Escobar has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Escobar reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Escobar taps out! Nice BJJ there by Isaacs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ronald Isaacs!
Ronald Isaacs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucentus Darklance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucentus Darklance looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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170 lbs
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186 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucentus Darklance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nevsky lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Darklance crumples to the floor! Nevsky milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexander Nevsky!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Nevsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Maczynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hullu Harri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maczynsky comes to the cage accompanied by Hymn. Hullu Harri acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Maczynsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hullu Harri!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harri throws a lazy right hand but Maczynsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maczynsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maczynsky has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maczynsky has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maczynsky blocks a jab.
Maczynsky staying out of range there.
Harri throws a nice looking combination but Maczynsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maczynsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harri looks to score with a jab to the body but Maczynsky is just out of range.
Harri throws a push kick but Maczynsky slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Maczynsky misses
and Harri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harri misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maczynsky at a distance.
Harri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maczynsky tries to bum rush Harri with a series of wild strikes but Harri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maczynsky thows a leg kick but Harri checks it
and Harri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harri misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Harri misses its intended target.
Harri throws a lazy right hand but Maczynsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harri misses with a double jab
and Maczynsky counters with a head kick that drops Harri to the mat! Harri scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Harri is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harri lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maczynsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harri is still on wobbly legs! Can Maczynsky finish him?
Maczynsky blocks a head kick by Harri.
Harri clobbers Maczynsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harri seems to have recovered his senses.
Maczynsky scores with a hook.
Maczynsky throws out a leg kick but Harri moves out of range and Maczynsky only half commits.
Maczynsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maczynsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Harri fails to pull guard.
Maczynsky breaks from the clinch.
Harri checks a low kick from Maczynsky.
Harri misses with a two punch combination.
Harri throws an off balance right hand
enabling Maczynsky to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Harri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hullu Harri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maczynsky checks a leg kick.
Harri doesn't manage to clinch there - Maczynsky circles away.
Harri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maczynsky counters with a flying knee that drops Harri! Maczynsky dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Maczynsky!
Mike Maczynsky thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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