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Shooto - 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JJ May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). May comes to the ring accompanied by Suffa by Hed Pe. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JJ May!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raul Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez fails to land the takedown.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but May shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
May shoots in but Mendez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from May.
Mendez is looking for the big counter here.
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt.
JJ May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Mendez.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by May.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May throws a head kick but Mendez moves out of range.
May looks to land a combination. Mendez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
May uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendez.
May appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
May tries for a takedown but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? May is fending him off so far but Mendez persists. Nope, May circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but May circles away.
May closes the distance and clinches.
Mendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as May walks away with a smile on his face. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mendez tries for a takedown but May sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Raul Mendez has been cut.
May throws a head kick that misses
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
A combination from May does no damage.
May tries to sprawl but Mendez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mendez looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
May has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mendez is on him like a limpet, forcing May back against the ropes.
A short left from May.
May jumps into guard, dragging Mendez to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
May working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.
Mendez trying to control but May is working from the bottom.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez passes into half guard.
Mendez is just content to waste time from the top position. May takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but May is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez drops back, looking for a kneebar! May looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. May looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from May!
Mendez can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
May knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard but May has mounted him!
Mendez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mendez is defending against the submission attempts here by May.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mendez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mendez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. May defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ May dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raul Mendez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
May throws a head kick that half lands.
May gets in close and instigates a clinch.
May escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendez dives in and scores a takedown into May's guard.
May is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendez can do to turn this around?
May keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but May is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but May is keeping the position.
Mendez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! May is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mendez, into his guard.
May wants to pass the guard but Mendez is keeping the position.
May wants to stand but Mendez is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
May working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
May trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think May should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mendez has tightened it up now! May should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raul Mendez!
Raul Mendez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiri Parata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Papantoniou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parata comes to the ring accompanied by Rumplestiltskin. Papantoniou is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Phobophobia. Kiri Parata has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiri Parata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kostas Papantoniou!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papantoniou tries for a takedown but Parata circles away easily
and Papantoniou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papantoniou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Papantoniou has his takedown stuffed
and Parata counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiri Parata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Papantoniou.
Papantoniou has managed to clinch.
Parata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Papantoniou.
Papantoniou jumps into guard, dragging Parata to the mat.
Parata trying to control but Papantoniou is working from the bottom.
Papantoniou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papantoniou keeping moving, preventing Parata from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Parata is looking to advance position but Papantoniou has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Parata tries to improve his position but instead Papantoniou has taken his back!
Parata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papantoniou has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Parata is in real trouble here. Papantoniou gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Parata is tapping out! Papantoniou wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kostas Papantoniou!
Post fight, Kostas Papantoniou took to the microphone: 'I want to thank all of you and my opponent for this match.Thank you again!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bostons Finest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Young has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bostons Finest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Young!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Finest jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Young lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Finest out cold! Finest is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Young!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Lindblom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Lindblom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindblom gets a clinch.
Lindblom lands a nice elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lindblom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva is trying to push Lindblom away but Lindblom has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lindblom manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lindblom's waist but Lindblom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Markus Lindblom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Silva.
Silva tries for a takedown but Lindblom circles away easily
and Lindblom counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to clinch.
Lindblom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lindblom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lindblom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lindblom throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Silva crashing down! Silva tries to stagger back to his feet but Lindblom just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Silva asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus Lindblom!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lu Cabrun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irshaad Sayed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lu Cabrun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Irshaad Sayed!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sayed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Cabrun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sayed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cabrun lands the left hand.
Cabrun scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cabrun.
Lu Cabrun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sayed lands a knee to the head.
Sayed lands an elbow that stopped Cabrun in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Sayed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sayed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cabrun is rocked!
Nice elbow from Sayed.
Oh Cabrun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrun is pressed against the ropes. Sayed pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Cabrun! Two more big strikes from Sayed and Cabrun crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Irshaad Sayed!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Babak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Se Si Xuite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Babak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Se Si Xuite!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Xuite misses
and Babak counters with a shoot takedown. Xuite fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Xuite looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Xuite keeping full guard, as Babak tries to pass.
Xuite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Babak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Babak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Babak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xuite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babak has managed to get both his arms back between Xuite's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babak wants to control from the top but Xuite keeps moving.
Babak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Babak connects with a couple of short punches.
Xuite avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Babak is looking to work some ground and pound but Xuite has wrist control.
Babak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Xuite looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Xuite looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Xuite!
Babak wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Xuite's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Babak is looking to control Xuite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Babak avoid being mounted?
Babak wants to improve his position but Xuite is controlling well.
Babak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Babak controls Xuite momentarily but Xuite frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Babak is pulling down on Xuite's head. It's preventing any offense from Xuite, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xuite throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babak is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xuite.
Xuite throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xuite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Xuite misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Babak counters with a thumping low kick.
Xuite connects with an inside leg kick.
Xuite gets tackled into the ropes by Babak. Babak maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Babak fails to pull guard.
Babak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xuite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xuite throws a head kick but Babak moves out of range.
Xuite thows a leg kick but Babak checks it
and Babak moves into the clinch.
Babak avoiding damage as Xuite throws knees to the body.
Xuite scores with a knee to the head.
Xuite scores with a knee to the head.
Babak has Xuite pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Babak pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Xuite tumbling to the mat - Babak dives into Xuite's guard.
Xuite looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Babak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body kick there by Xuite.
Xuite tries to clinch but Babak is having none of it.
Xuite stuffs the takedown attempt from Babak. Babak gets slowly back to his feet.
Babak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Babak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Se Si Xuite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xuite throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xuite throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xuite is trying to maintain a safe position but Babak gets an underhook and turns Xuite into the ropes.
Xuite has had enough of the clinch but Babak keeps him there for the moment.
Babak gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Xuite regains guard.
Babak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xuite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Babak throwing strikes but missing.
Babak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xuite has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Babak should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Xuite has tightened it up now! Babak should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Se Si Xuite!
Se Si Xuite opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Pro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Sakuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Pro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Pro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daisuke Sakuma!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kyle Pro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakuma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Pro - just one landing.
Sakuma clinches up with Pro and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sakuma tries to score a body lock takedown but Pro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sakuma tries for a takedown but Pro manages to get underhooks.
Kyle Pro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Sakuma.
Sakuma trying to stall but Pro improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Pro scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuma tries to pull guard but Pro won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Pro.
Sakuma tries to break free but Pro pushes him back against the ropes.
Pro lands a body shot.
Sakuma jumps guard but Pro turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pro stalls.
Pro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sakuma or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sakuma throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Pro.
Sakuma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pro lands a nice elbow.
Pro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sakuma is rocked!
It looks like Daisuke Sakuma has been cut.
Pro pushes Sakuma back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sakuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Pro finish him?
Sakuma takes an elbow to the temple.
Pro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Pro.
Pro has Sakuma pressed against the ropes.
Pro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sakuma or not.
Pro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pro throws a big uppercut that drops Sakuma! More strikes from Pro and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sakuma lies dazed against the ropes as Pro celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Pro!
Kyle Pro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Danielsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henrik Danielsson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Danielsson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown but Danielsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Danielsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Liam Wilkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkins shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Wilkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danielsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilkins shoots for a takedown but Danielsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danielsson clinches up with Wilkins and pushes him back against the ropes.
Danielsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wilkins being controlled against the ropes.
Wilkins holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Danielsson wants to break free but Wilkins has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins is trying to drag Danielsson to the mat but Danielsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Wilkins missing with knees to the body.
Danielsson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Danielsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilkins is looking to clinch but Danielsson is avoiding it.
Danielsson wants to counter with a clinch but Wilkins pushes him away.
Wilkins moves into the clinch.
Danielsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Danielsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Danielsson gets underhooks to prevent Wilkins's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wilkins wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danielsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wilkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Danielsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wilkins is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilkins as Danielsson tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Danielsson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henrik Danielsson.
Wilkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Danielsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danielsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilkins shoots for a takedown but Danielsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielsson tries to clinch there but Wilkins circles away.
Wilkins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilkins is looking to clinch but Danielsson is avoiding it.
Danielsson clinches with his opponent.
Danielsson is pressed up against the ropes. Wilkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Danielsson down to the mat. Danielsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danielsson is looking to clinch.
Wilkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Danielsson is fending him off so far but Wilkins persists. Nope, Danielsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Danielsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Danielsson!
Danielsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danielsson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Danielsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danielsson tries to clinch up
and Wilkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Danielsson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danielsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Danielsson regains half guard.
Danielsson wants to get back to his feet.
Danielsson trying to control here.
Danielsson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Danielsson is looking to escape.
Danielsson tries to get to full guard but Wilkins has control of the leg.
Danielsson manages to get to full guard.
Wilkins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Danielsson controls Wilkins momentarily but Wilkins frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilkins wants to pass the guard but Danielsson is keeping the position.
Wilkins prevents Danielsson from getting back to his feet.
Danielsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilkins stops Danielsson from standing up.
Wilkins won't allow Danielsson to sweep him here.
Danielsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wilkins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Danielsson.
Danielsson wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Danielsson dominated that round.
That's time! Wilkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilkins tries to clinch but Danielsson is having none of it.
Danielsson tries to clinch but Wilkins is having none of it.
Danielsson gets caught flat footed, as Wilkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Danielsson keeps moving.
Wilkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Danielsson dives on top into guard.
Danielsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilkins trying to keep a closed guard but Danielsson is proving a slippery customer.
Danielsson won't allow Wilkins to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danielsson wants to stand but Wilkins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wilkins wants to sweep here but Danielsson controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Danielsson is now in half guard.
Wilkins is trying to maintain the position but Danielsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Danielsson wants to stand up but Wilkins is controlling the position.
Danielsson is looking to take a break and control but Wilkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilkins won't allow Danielsson to pass to mount.
Danielsson is trying to work for a kimura but Wilkins is defending well.
Liam Wilkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Danielsson is thwarting Wilkins's attempts to control the position.
Danielsson stalling.
Wilkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danielsson.
Danielsson wants to stand up but Wilkins has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Danielsson is looking to clinch.
Wilkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henrik Danielsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danielsson wants to clinch.
Danielsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins fails to pull guard.
Danielsson is pressed up against the ropes. Wilkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Danielsson down to the mat. Danielsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danielsson lands a body shot.
Wilkins avoids the head kick by Danielsson.
Danielsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wilkins has Danielsson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Danielsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Wilkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Danielsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Danielsson prevents it.
Danielsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Danielsson as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danielsson moves into the clinch.
Danielsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danielsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wilkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danielsson is looking to clinch.
Wilkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danielsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danielsson gets a clinch.
Danielsson is stalling here.
Danielsson lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danielsson missing with knees to the body.
Danielsson tries to work over Wilkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henrik Danielsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danielsson lands a nice hook to Wilkins's body. Wilkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Danielsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Danielsson connects with a body shot.
Danielsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danielsson closes the distance and clinches.
Wilkins gets control of Danielsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wilkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wilkins wants to stand but Danielsson is controlling the position.
Wilkins looking to control.
Danielsson wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
Danielsson wants to stand but Wilkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins wants to stand up but Danielsson is controlling him.
Danielsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilkins is keeping the position for now.
Danielsson postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielsson wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danielsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilkins circles away.
Wilkins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Danielsson sprawls and moves away.
Wilkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Danielsson throws a series of punches but Wilkins moves out of range.
Wilkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wilkins fails to land the takedown.
Danielsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danielsson tries to clinch there but Wilkins circles away.
Danielsson wants to clinch.
Wilkins slips a jab and a cross from Danielsson.
Danielsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Danielsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielsson misses with a knee strike.
Danielsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkins won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danielsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Danielsson stops a takedown attempt from Wilkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Wilkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danielsson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Danielsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wilkins is trying to pull guard but Danielsson has him pressed against the ropes.
Danielsson taking a breather.
Danielsson can't find room to land a body shot as Wilkins controls the action.
Danielsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henrik Danielsson.
Danielsson gets a clinch.
Danielsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielsson tries to stall but Wilkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wilkins is trying to drag Danielsson to the mat but Danielsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Danielsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilkins gets an underhook and turns Danielsson into the ropes.
Danielsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danielsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkins.
Danielsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danielsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Danielsson is pressed up against the ropes. Wilkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Danielsson down to the mat. Danielsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Danielsson.
Danielsson wants to clinch.
Liam Wilkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henrik Danielsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danielsson darts in and clinches Wilkins up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins tightens his grip and picks Danielsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Danielsson manages to land in guard.
Danielsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Danielsson has his hands on Wilkins's head, controlling the position.
Danielsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Danielsson looking for a triangle here. Wilkins is fighting it but it looks tight! Danielsson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wilkins is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Henrik Danielsson!
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