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Infinity 106: Mika vs Turd PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kota comes to the cage accompanied by Airplanes - B.o.B ft Hayley Williams. Charles Kota had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Kota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronaldo Abreu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu shoots in for a takedown but Kota shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abreu's corner calls for a 1-2. Abreu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck for Kota with that takedown attempt.
Abreu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Abreu as Kota shoots in.
Abreu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kota defends it well.
Kota misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abreu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Kota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kota clinches up with Abreu and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kota is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kota gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kota is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abreu sees it coming and defends easily.
Kota missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abreu is trying to stand.
Kota is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abreu is trying to stand back up but Kota is controlling him
Kota lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Abreu actively working from the bottom here.
Abreu regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kota scoring with some ground and pound.
Kota throws a big elbow that misses.
Kota is posturing up here but Abreu has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kota tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kota has to tap! Slick submission there by Abreu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Abreu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristoff Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalja Turpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalja Turpa 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristoff Klinkhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalja Turpa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinkhammer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Klinkhammer shoots for a takedown but Turpa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Klinkhammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Turpa is looking to clinch but Klinkhammer is avoiding it.
Klinkhammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoff Klinkhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turpa lands a big head kick that sends Klinkhammer tumbling to the mat! Turpa takes a step backwards and waves Klinkhammer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Klinkhammer is rocked!
Turpa seems to be stalking Klinkhammer here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Klinkhammer drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kalja Turpa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista Da Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pride Theme. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jin Kim enters the cage!
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class 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
29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 44 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista Da Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kim has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Batista Da Silva is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Batista Da Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kim's head.
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Kim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batista Da Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Batista Da Silva is looking to stand up but Kim won't let him.
Batista Da Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Kim's brow.
Batista Da Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim managing to control the position.
Batista Da Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batista Da Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batista Da Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Batista Da Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim has momentary wrist control but Batista Da Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Kim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kim looking to control.
Batista Da Silva throws a strike but Kim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Batista Da Silva keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Batista Da Silva dives on top into guard.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Batista Da Silva throwing strikes from guard but Kim blocks nicely.
Batista Da Silva throws a strike but Kim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kim looking to pass the guard.
Batista Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but Batista Da Silva has wrist control.
Batista Da Silva working for submissions but it's allowed Kim to get to half guard.
Kim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Batista Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Batista Da Silva has hold of Kim's hands but Kim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kim working Batista Da Silva over with strikes.
Batista Da Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kim prevents Batista Da Silva from standing back up.
Batista Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Kim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Batista Da Silva defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Batista Da Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Batista Da Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Batista Da Silva's guard.
Kim looking to pass the guard.
Batista Da Silva throwing short punches from the bottom.
Batista Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
Kim stands up over Batista Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim throws a big elbow that misses.
Kim throws a big right hand that misses.
Batista Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Batista Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kim trying to control but Batista Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Kim stands and throws Batista Da Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kim throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kim working the ground and pound.
Kim wants to take a breather but Batista Da Silva manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kim.
Kim advances position into side control!
Batista Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Kim staying calm.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batista Da Silva keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Batista Da Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Batista Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Kim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Batista Da Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Batista Da Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kim is working for a kimura but Batista Da Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Kim is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kim slips a nice elbow through Batista Da Silva's hands, connecting with Batista Da Silva's forehead.
Batista Da Silva is trying to stand up here but Kim is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Batista Da Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batista Da Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kim's half guard.
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 Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Batista Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kim manages to get to full guard.
Kim has control of Batista Da Silva's left arm, preventing Batista Da Silva from doing any damage.
Kim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista Da Silva throws an elbow that misses. Kim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Batista Da Silva's guard. Nice move by Kim!
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.
Batista Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Batista Da Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batista Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kim is pushing down on Batista Da Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Batista Da Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Kim has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Batista Da Silva pushes Kim off looking to stand but Kim dives back in and keeps control.
Kim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Batista Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily.
Batista Da Silva is in trouble now - Kim has advanced to mount!
Batista Da Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Kim trying to control but Batista Da Silva is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kim with shots to the head and body - Batista Da Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kim looking to finish Batista Da Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Batista Da Silva!
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kim lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Batista Da Silva is looking to improve his position but Kim isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Batista Da Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kim with shots to the head and body - Batista Da Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kim looking for a guillotine from mount but Batista Da Silva is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Batista Da Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kim working Batista Da Silva over with strikes here.
Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kim landing strikes, looking to finish!
Batista Da Silva is rocked!
Kim is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Batista Da Silva is surviving well by controlling Kim's body position as best he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista Da Silva takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kim's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Kim!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward McLauglin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward McLauglin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nyyrikki Takaraivo's chin.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward McLauglin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLauglin throws a head kick but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takaraivo.
McLauglin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takaraivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLauglin.
Takaraivo scores with a crisp jab that stopped McLauglin in his tracks.
Takaraivo misses with a leg kick.
McLauglin is looking for a counter combo.
McLauglin misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLauglin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takaraivo avoids a kick to the body.
McLauglin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takaraivo, pushing him back against the cage.
Takaraivo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauglin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLauglin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takaraivo is defending well for now.
Takaraivo blocking some punches.
McLauglin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McLauglin throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo blocks an elbow strike from McLauglin.
McLauglin has Takaraivo pressed against the cage, preventing Takaraivo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLauglin leaning against his opponent.
Come on McLauglin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McLauglin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A bit of stalling here from McLauglin.
McLauglin lands an elbow that stopped Takaraivo in his tracks for a moment.
McLauglin stalling against the cage.
McLauglin prevents Takaraivo from breaking the clinch.
Takaraivo avoiding damage as McLauglin throws knees to the body.
McLauglin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McLauglin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takaraivo blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin lands a body punch.
McLauglin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by McLauglin.
Takaraivo is trying to break the clinch but McLauglin has him pressed against the cage.
McLauglin scores with a hook to the body.
Takaraivo is trying to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takaraivo blocking some punches.
McLauglin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McLauglin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takaraivo wants to break free but McLauglin has control.
McLauglin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takaraivo backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLauglin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takaraivo.
McLauglin pushes Takaraivo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, McLauglin scores with a nice short uppercut.
McLauglin misses with a punch to the body.
McLauglin tries to throw a body punch but Takaraivo avoids it by throwing McLauglin back against the cage.
McLauglin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takaraivo or not.
A frustrated look appears on Takaraivo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takaraivo dodges an elbow strike from McLauglin.
McLauglin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takaraivo's efforts to push away.
Takaraivo managing to block the knees to the body from McLauglin.
Takaraivo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McLauglin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLauglin wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin struggles to land a body shot inside as Takaraivo controls his hands.
McLauglin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takaraivo being controlled against the cage.
Knees to the body from McLauglin.
Takaraivo has had enough of the clinch but McLauglin keeps him there for the moment.
McLauglin tries to work over Takaraivo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLauglin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McLauglin has Takaraivo pressed against the cage.
Takaraivo breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward McLauglin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takaraivo misses with a low kick.
McLauglin gets a clinch.
McLauglin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takaraivo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takaraivo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLauglin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takaraivo avoids it.
Takaraivo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McLauglin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takaraivo takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauglin trying to land knees to the body.
McLauglin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McLauglin lands a left hand.
Takaraivo is breathing heavily.
Takaraivo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauglin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLauglin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLauglin.
Takaraivo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLauglin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edward McLauglin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McLauglin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takaraivo backwards.
Takaraivo has had enough of the clinch but McLauglin keeps him there for the moment.
Takaraivo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLauglin has him pressed against the cage.
McLauglin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McLauglin throws a head punch that misses.
McLauglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takaraivo's elbow.
McLauglin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takaraivo can do to turn this around?
Takaraivo stalling in the clinch but McLauglin improves position.
McLauglin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo managing to block the knees to the body from McLauglin.
McLauglin has Takaraivo pressed against the cage.
McLauglin lands a body punch.
McLauglin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McLauglin tries a body shot but Takaraivo blocks it.
McLauglin working aggressively here.
McLauglin lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takaraivo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLauglin has him pressed against the cage.
McLauglin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takaraivo working hard to break the clinch.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takaraivo avoids it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McLauglin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo blocks a body shot from McLauglin.
McLauglin missing with knees to the body.
Takaraivo managing to block the knees to the body from McLauglin.
McLauglin is leaning against Takaraivo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McLauglin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLauglin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takaraivo manages to break the clinch.
Takaraivo misses with a head kick.
Takaraivo tries to clinch up but McLauglin circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takaraivo.
McLauglin is looking to clinch.
McLauglin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTakaraivo.
McLauglin closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin is stalling here.
McLauglin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takaraivo's efforts to push away.
McLauglin can't find room to land a body shot as Takaraivo controls the action.
McLauglin throws a head punch that misses.
McLauglin struggles to land a body shot inside as Takaraivo controls his hands.
Takaraivo taking a breather.
McLauglin scores with a knee to the head.
Takaraivo tries to circle away but McLauglin has him pinned against the cage.
McLauglin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takaraivo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McLauglin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takaraivo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward McLauglin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McLauglin thuds his right hand into Takaraivo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McLauglin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takaraivo's calf.
McLauglin dodges the punch combination from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo throws a right and a left that McLauglin avoids nicely.
McLauglin lands a slapping body shot.
McLauglin lands with an overhand left.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takaraivo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLauglin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLauglin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaraivo throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLauglin avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLauglin.
McLauglin lands with a hook. Takaraivo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takaraivo throws a nice looking combination but McLauglin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick by Takaraivo misses
and McLauglin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takaraivo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLauglin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takaraivo takes a shot to the head.
McLauglin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takaraivo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McLauglin scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLauglin stalling in the clinch.
Takaraivo being controlled against the cage.
McLauglin tries to throw a body punch but Takaraivo avoids it by throwing McLauglin back against the cage.
McLauglin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLauglin drops Takaraivo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Takaraivo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Takaraivo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLauglin dips a shoulder and cracks Takaraivo with a mighty uppercut! Takaraivo falls back against the cage and McLauglin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Takaraivo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McLauglin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward McLauglin!
An out of breath Edward McLauglin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elenor Carpenter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arse Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elenor Carpenter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
243 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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27
265 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elenor Carpenter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arse Bag!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bag.
We've been hearing reports that Carpenter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bag shoots in and bounces Carpenter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carpenter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carpenter pulls Bag in close to prevent any damage.
Carpenter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bag manages to get himself to full guard.
Bag wants to stand and escape but Carpenter is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bag trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter advances to half guard.
Carpenter trying to mount his opponent but Bag defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carpenter in particular looking to stall.
Bag is defending against the submission attempts here by Carpenter.
Carpenter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bag is trying to get back to full guard.
Carpenter uses his free foot to push down on Bag's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag tries to control the position but Carpenter now has his back.
Carpenter working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bag is doing well to defend. Carpenter seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bag is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elenor Carpenter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brawler Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas comes into the arena with ...Baby one more time! blaring out of the sound system. Brawler Estima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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288 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brawler Estima!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahokas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Estima on his heels. He'll look to pass Estima's guard now, I'm sure.
Ahokas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahokas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Estima wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahokas throwing strikes but missing.
Estima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahokas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahokas defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas works over Estima with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahokas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Estima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahokas's guard.
Ahokas wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahokas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Estima controls the pace.
Estima trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estima throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas has a closed guard, preventing Estima from standing up.
Estima wants to stand and escape but instead Ahokas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ahokas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahokas landing with the ground and pound.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Estima keeps moving.
Estima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahokas throwing strikes from guard but Estima blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahokas looking to sit in guard and control but Estima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Estima wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Estima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Estima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Estima working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Estima stopping the sweep attempt from Ahokas.
Estima trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Estima.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estima throws a sloppy head kick and Ahokas moves out of range easily.
Brawler Estima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahokas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Estima!
The ground and pound from Ahokas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas 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.
Estima misses with a wild body shot.
Ahokas is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ahokas missing with a left hand there. Estima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Estima looks to land a body kick but Ahokas moved away.
Estima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ahokas tries to counter with a takedown but Estima is quick to defend against it.
Ahokas shoots in for a double leg but Estima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Estima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Estima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahokas is fending him off so far but Estima persists. Nope, Ahokas circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahokas stuffs the takedown attempt from Estima. Estima gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estima closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Ahokas to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahokas looks to land a left hand but Estima moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Estima wants to take a breather but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Estima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Estima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahokas keeps working.
Ahokas moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Estima.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ahokas dives in for a single leg takedown but Estima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Estima closes the distance and clinches up with Ahokas, looking for a takedown. Estima pushes Ahokas against the cage but Ahokas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juha Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brawler Estima.
Estima ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Estima has Ahokas up against the cage in a clinch.
Estima jumps guard but Ahokas stands there with Estima around his waist. Estima gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Estima is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas trying to stall but Estima improves his position.
Ahokas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahokas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Estima tries to pull guard but Ahokas holds him up against the cage and eventually Estima drops back down to his feet.
Ahokas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Estima tries to pull guard but Ahokas won't allow it.
Estima has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ahokas is trying to keep an underhook but Estima manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Estima wants to stand up but Ahokas is controlling the position.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas trying to control from the bottom.
Estima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Estima wants to pass to mount but Ahokas is defending the position.
Ahokas taking some punishment here, with Estima in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estima passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brawler Estima 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 cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Estima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Estima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahokas.
Estima throws a big counter head kick but Ahokas avoids it with no problem.
Brawler Estima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahokas connects with a body shot.
Ahokas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Estima.
Estima takes one to the side of the head.
Estima slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas tries for a takedown but Estima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Estima is just out of range.
Estima has a takedown stuffed.
Ahokas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estima misses with a kick to the body
so Ahokas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ahokas throws a big elbow that misses.
Estima is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
Estima has his hands on Ahokas's head, controlling the position.
Estima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Estima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there.
Estima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas cracks Estima with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estima trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Estima working a defensive guard here.
Estima can't keep his opponent in guard - Ahokas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Estima is trying to stand back up but Ahokas is controlling him
Estima tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ahokas lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ahokas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ahokas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Estima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ahokas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahokas connects with a nice short shot to Estima's temple.
Ahokas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahokas is trying to control. Estima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Estima wants to control the action here but instead Ahokas manages to pass to full mount!
Ahokas is landing with some decent strikes but Estima is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas landing strikes from the mount and Estima is in trouble!
Estima takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ahokas's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Ahokas!
Post fight, Juha Ahokas stared into the camera and said 'Sucker!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafinha Capoeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafinha Capoeira is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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32
168 lbs
21 - 16 - 2 |
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34
160 lbs
23 - 22 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafinha Capoeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Ponting!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capoeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capoeira feinted with a counter takedown.
Ponting misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ponting moves away from the strike by Capoeira.
Ponting circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capoeira throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ponting counter with a right hand.
Capoeira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ponting looks to throw the jab but Capoeira is out of range.
Ponting stalks Capoeira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Capoeira's face. Capoeira staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Rafinha Capoeira has been cut.
Ponting slips under a jab from Capoeira.
Ponting has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ponting throws a hook to the side of Capoeira's head but Capoeira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capoeira has managed to clinch.
Capoeira breaks from the clinch.
Ponting lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capoeira.
Ponting moves away from the strike by Capoeira.
Ponting throws a right and a left that Capoeira avoids nicely.
Ponting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capoeira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rafinha Capoeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capoeira misses with a straight left.
Ponting tries a head kick but it misses.
Capoeira misses with an uppercut. Ponting saw that one coming.
Capoeira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Capoeira breaks from the clinch.
Ponting scores with a nice strike.
Ponting lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Ponting.
Ponting scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Capoeira misses its intended target.
Capoeira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capoeira throws a looping overhand right but Ponting ducks down to avoid it.
Capoeira connects with a crisp jab.
Capoeira blocks a jab.
Capoeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Capoeira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Ponting. That snapped Capoeira's head back.
Capoeira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ponting shoots in and drives through. Capoeira sprawls well.
Ponting digs a good hook to Capoeira's body.
Capoeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ponting.
Ponting throws a right hand that Capoeira ducks under and follows up with a left that Capoeira also avoids with ease.
Ponting swings for the body but Capoeira moves out of range.
Capoeira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ponting moves out of range as Capoeira strikes.
Capoeira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Capoeira throws an overhand right that lands on Ponting's shoulder, as Ponting tries to avoid the shot.
Ponting looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ponting throws a sloppy head kick and Capoeira moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira throws a jab when Ponting was well out of range.
Ponting looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Capoeira is looking to clinch but Ponting is avoiding it.
Ponting swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ponting lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Ponting misses.
Capoeira moves out of range as Ponting strikes.
Some wild striking there from Capoeira.
Capoeira slips a jab from Ponting.
Capoeira takes the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Capoeira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ponting's brow.
Ponting has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Capoeira after a bit of a struggle.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Ponting.
Capoeira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ponting wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira can't find room to land a body shot as Ponting controls the action.
Nice body punch from Capoeira - that landed with a thud.
Ponting is trying to break the clinch but Capoeira is controlling him.
Ponting wants to break free but Capoeira has control.
Capoeira manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Capoeira.
Ponting throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capoeira gets a clinch.
Ponting tries to break free but Capoeira pushes him back against the cage.
Capoeira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ponting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Capoeira works the jab nicely.
Capoeira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capoeira rushes Ponting and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Capoeira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Ponting will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafinha Capoeira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Capoeira is looking to score with low kicks.
Ponting lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A right-left combo lands from Ponting.
The fighters circle momentarily. Capoeira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Capoeira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ponting counters with a left to the body.
Ponting just misses with a punch to the body.
Capoeira throws a jab when Ponting was well out of range.
Capoeira checks a leg kick.
Ponting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Capoeira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ponting lands with an uppercut that bounces Capoeira off the cage and back into range.
Capoeira throws a body punch but Ponting moves out of range.
Capoeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Capoeira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ponting moves out of range of the strikes.
Ponting throws a head kick that misses.
Capoeira throws a hook to the side of Ponting's head but Ponting sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponting throws a looping overhand right but Capoeira ducks down to avoid it.
Ponting misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ponting throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ponting not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ponting trying to control from half guard but Capoeira is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ponting lands a nice short elbow.
Ponting trying to control the action but Capoeira is working from the bottom.
Ponting frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ponting sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting is working for a guillotine from mount but Capoeira frees his head quite easily.
Ponting can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Capoeira is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponting unloads with some shots from mount but Capoeira bucks and avoids them well.
Ponting unloads with some shots from mount but Capoeira bucks and avoids them well.
Ponting trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting working for a guillotine from mount but Capoeira is in no mood to give up.
Ponting working Capoeira over with strikes here.
Ponting throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ponting throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ponting looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ponting breaks from Capoeira's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ponting landing strikes from the mount and Capoeira is in trouble!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Ponting! Capoeira is hurt baaadly! Ponting is firing away with more strikes - Capoeira is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Ponting!
Our winner, Ricky Ponting, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Saarenpaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saarenpaa's hands.
Saarenpaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Anderson misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarenpaa, right into the meat.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Saarenpaa misses
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarenpaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderson connects with the punch.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Saarenpaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson stuns Saarenpaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Saarenpaa misses with a head kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Saarenpaa as Anderson shoots in.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saarenpaa defends it well.
Saarenpaa dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Saarenpaa pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saarenpaa's guard.
Anderson passes to full mount!
Anderson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Anderson looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries to control but Saarenpaa wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Saarenpaa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
Anderson tries to control but Saarenpaa wriggling away.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Anderson looking to control but Saarenpaa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount and Saarenpaa is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saarenpaa defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Saarenpaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Saarenpaa's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Saarenpaa fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saarenpaa keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Saarenpaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson postures up in Saarenpaa's guard and throws a big left but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson trying to move into half guard but instead Saarenpaa has managed to sweep!
Turd Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Anderson passes into half guard.
Saarenpaa is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Saarenpaa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saarenpaa is looking to get back to full guard here but Anderson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Saarenpaa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anderson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Saarenpaa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Saarenpaa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saarenpaa tries to get out of the position.
Saarenpaa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anderson connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Saarenpaa is avoiding damage well.
Anderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anderson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Saarenpaa is trying to escape and Anderson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Saarenpaa is forced to tap! Nice work there by Anderson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Turd Anderson!
Turd Anderson is the new welterweight champion!
Turd Anderson 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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