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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Spatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Briggs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Spatz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spatz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spatz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Briggs.
Briggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spatz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Spatz. No joy for Briggs on that attempt.
Spatz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spatz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Spatz.
Jab by Spatz.
Spatz lands with a cross.
Spatz slips a jab and a cross from Briggs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spatz scores with the left hand. Briggs knows he should have avoided that one.
Briggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spatz connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spatz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Briggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spatz.
Briggs fails with the takedown.
Karl Spatz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Briggs.
Briggs throws the left hand but Spatz avoids the punch easily.
Spatz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Briggs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spatz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Briggs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Spatz is tightening it up a little... Briggs has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Briggs reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Briggs taps out! nice BJJ there by Spatz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Karl Spatz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evandro Rolifild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Jonas Angstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolifild comes to the cage accompanied by CONGA. Karl Jonas Angstrom 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evandro Rolifild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Jonas Angstrom!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolifild has Angstrom up against the cage in a clinch.
Rolifild drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angstrom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angstrom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Angstrom gets underhooks to prevent Rolifild's takedown attempt.
Angstrom gets underhooks to prevent Rolifild's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evandro Rolifild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolifild turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Angstrom pushes Rolifild away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rolifild gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rolifild throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angstrom is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rolifild working the ground and pound.
Rolifild working the ground and pound but Angstrom is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angstrom manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rolifild punching from the bottom.
Angstrom decides to stand up.
Angstrom thows a body kick. Rolifild tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Angstrom throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rolifild was covering up waiting for the punch and Angstrom finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Angstrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Angstrom trying to control but Rolifild is working from the bottom.
Rolifild pushes Angstrom off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rolifild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Angstrom doesn't seem bothered though.
Rolifild sizes up Angstrom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rolifild changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evandro Rolifild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angstrom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rolifild sprawls well. Rolifild wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Angstrom gets slowly back to his feet.
Angstrom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolifild scores with a sloppy right hand. Angstrom should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Rolifild as Angstrom shoots in.
Rolifild punishes Angstrom's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rolifild to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Angstrom pulls Rolifild in to control the position.
Rolifild working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Angstrom holds on and takes a little breather.
Angstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angstrom is looking for a triangle but Rolifild pushes his legs off easily.
Angstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Angstrom trying to keep a closed guard but Rolifild is proving a slippery customer.
Rolifild postures up in Angstrom's guard and throws a big left but Angstrom blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rolifild lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Angstrom backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom misses with a takedown attempt
and Rolifild holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rolifild changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Angstrom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rolifild moves into the clinch successfully.
Angstrom is looking to break free of the clinch but Rolifild has double underhooks.
Rolifild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Angstrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rolifild pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Angstrom tries for a takedown but Rolifild manages to get underhooks.
Rolifild drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angstrom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angstrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rolifild avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Angstrom looks gassed!
Rolifild has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Angstrom regains guard immediately.
Rolifild postures up in Angstrom's guard and throws a big left but Angstrom blocks it.
Angstrom keeping moving, preventing Rolifild from controlling successfully.
Rolifild throwing strikes but missing.
Rolifild won't allow Angstrom to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild lands a couple of elbows.
Rolifild makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rolifild pushing down on Angstrom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rolifild prevents Angstrom from improving his position.
Rolifild lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Angstrom taking some punishment here, with Rolifild in his half guard.
Rolifild not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rolifild is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angstrom is looking to control Rolifild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Angstrom avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evandro Rolifild dominated that round.
That's time! Rolifild's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rolifild stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rolifild wants it to stay on the feet.
Rolifild scores with a body shot.
Rolifild swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rolifild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolifild displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Angstrom.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angstrom.
Evandro Rolifild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Jonas Angstrom.
Danga de danga de dang - Rolifild scores with a four punch combination!
Angstrom misses with a takedown
and Rolifild counters with a left to the body.
Rolifild displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Angstrom.
Rolifild scores with a hook to the body. Angstrom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rolifild misses with the combination.
Rolifild gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rolifild gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild thows a big elbow that misses.
Angstrom is trying to keep Rolifild in close.
Angstrom is breathing heavily.
Angstrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Angstrom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rolifild.
Rolifild content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Angstrom wants to stand up but Rolifild is controlling him.
Rolifild postures up and lands a big shot to Angstrom's brow.
Angstrom keeping full guard, as Rolifild tries to pass.
Rolifild is working Angstrom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rolifild won't allow Angstrom to sweep him here.
Rolifild thows a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Angstrom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Angstrom wants to stand but Rolifild is controlling the position.
Rolifild keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Angstrom's head.
That's two 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.
Angstrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolifild is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rolifild has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Angstrom trying to keep a closed guard but Rolifild is proving a slippery customer.
Rolifild is in close to Angstrom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rolifild distracts Angstrom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rolifild postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rolifild landing with the ground and pound.
Angstrom wants to stand and escape but Rolifild is having none of it.
Angstrom is adopting a defensive guard.
Angstrom looking to control.
Angstrom managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rolifild stopping the sweep attempt from Angstrom.
Angstrom wants to stand up but Rolifild is controlling him.
Rolifild distracts Angstrom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Angstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rolifild slips nicely into half guard.
Angstrom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Angstrom taking some punishment here, with Rolifild in his half guard.
Angstrom trying to hold on to Rolifild's head to control him but Rolifild postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Angstrom wants to get back to full guard.
Rolifild lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Angstrom trying to control from the bottom.
Rolifild lands with a punch from half guard.
Evandro Rolifild overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Angstrom tries to get to full guard but Rolifild has control of the leg.
Rolifild landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Angstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolifild stalling.
Rolifild missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evandro Rolifild 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!
Rolifild lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rolifild moves into the clinch.
Rolifild is trying to drag Angstrom to the mat but Angstrom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rolifild drops down looking for an ankle pick but Angstrom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rolifild clinches.
Angstrom is trying to break the clinch but Rolifild has him pressed against the cage.
Rolifild has Angstrom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Angstrom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evandro Rolifild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angstrom has Rolifild pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rolifild manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rolifild tightens his grip and picks Angstrom up, before dumping him to the ground. Angstrom manages to land in guard.
Angstrom wants to stand up but Rolifild is controlling him.
Angstrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rolifild prevents Angstrom from getting back to his feet.
Rolifild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Angstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolifild throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angstrom trying to keep a closed guard but Rolifild is proving a slippery customer.
Rolifild loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rolifild postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rolifild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Angstrom doesn't seem bothered though.
Angstrom scores a takedown into full mount!
Rolifild wants to hold on but Angstrom pushes him away.
Rolifild's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rolifild wants to hold on but Angstrom pushes him away.
Angstrom tries to control but Rolifild wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Angstrom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Angstrom unloading with bombs!
Rolifild is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom won't let Rolifild get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Angstrom lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rolifild hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Angstrom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Karl Jonas Angstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Angstrom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Angstrom tries to control but Rolifild wriggling away.
Angstrom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rolifild?
Rolifild really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Angstrom scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Angstrom with shots to the head and body - Rolifild looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom working Rolifild over with strikes here.
Angstrom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Angstrom wants to finish this one by submission but Rolifild is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Angstrom.
Angstrom lands a big shot there that rocks Rolifild but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rolifild wants to get back to his feet.
Angstrom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rolifild?
Angstrom postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rolifild looks a forlorn figure.
Angstrom lands with some strikes.
Rolifild wants to hold on but Angstrom pushes him away.
Angstrom lands a big elbow.
Angstrom with good strikes from the mount here!
Evandro Rolifild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom has hold of Rolifild's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rolifild manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rolifild wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Angstrom.
Angstrom unloads with some shots from mount but Rolifild bucks and avoids them well.
Rolifild working to try and regain half guard.
Angstrom sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rolifild is looking to get to half guard.
Angstrom raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolifild is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Jonas Angstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rolifild has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evandro Rolifild!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Kytta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Mursu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kytta's entrance music is The Odorants - This Night. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Mikko Kytta has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mikko Kytta seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Kytta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Mursu!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kytta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kytta throws a body kick that misses.
Mursu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kytta throws a head kick but Mursu moves out of range.
Mursu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kytta's guard.
Kytta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mursu trying to control but Kytta is working from the bottom.
Kytta trying to control the position.
Mursu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kytta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mursu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mursu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kytta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mursu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mursu preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kytta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mursu looks gassed!
Kytta tries a head kick but it misses.
Kytta throws a head kick but Mursu moves out of range.
Mikko Kytta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kytta misses with a head kick.
Mursu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good leg kick by Kytta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mursu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kytta finds it's way round the side to connect with Mursu's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kytta tries a head kick but it misses.
Kytta keeps the fight on the outside.
Mursu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kytta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kytta scores with a one two! Mursu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ilkka Mursu has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kytta.
Kytta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kytta.
Kytta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Kytta.
Kytta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mursu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kytta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mursu avoids the head kick by Kytta.
Kytta thuds his shin into the meat of Mursu's side.
Crunch! Kytta slams his shin into Mursu's torso.
A head kick misses from Kytta.
Mursu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kytta.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kytta.
Kytta lands with a nice body kick.
Mursu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kytta. Kytta obviously looking to wear him down.
Mursu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mursu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kytta lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mursu will feel that in the morning.
Mursu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body kick from Kytta.
Kytta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mursu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kytta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crunch! Kytta slams his shin into Mursu's torso.
Kytta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kytta pushes Mursu away with a front kick.
Kytta lands with a shot to the body.
Kytta works the jab nicely.
Kytta connects with a single shot there.
Kytta misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kytta.
Mursu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mursu.
Kytta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kytta lands a high kick!
Kytta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mikko Kytta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilkka Mursu.
Kytta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kytta misses with a kick to the body.
Mursu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kytta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mursu somewhat.
Nice body kick there by Kytta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mursu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kytta slips under a jab.
Kytta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mursu walks into a left hand.
Mursu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kytta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kytta throws a head kick that half lands.
Kytta scores with a nice head shot.
Mursu moves away from the strike by Kytta.
Mursu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kytta is just out of range.
Kytta lands with a slapping head kick.
Kytta with a nice cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mursu throws a body punch but Kytta moves out of range.
Mursu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kytta delivers a nice body kick.
Kytta throws a head kick but Mursu moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Kytta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilkka Mursu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kytta throws a head kick that misses.
Mursu moves out of range as Kytta strikes.
Mursu throws a lazy right hand but Kytta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mursu throws a body punch but Kytta moves out of range.
Kytta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kytta.
Kytta lands a big head kick that sends Mursu tumbling to the mat! Kytta takes a step backwards and waves Mursu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mursu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kytta throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Mursu crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mikko Kytta!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Sibelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominik Starr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominik Starr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Sibelius!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Starr.
Starr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sibelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Starr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sibelius is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sibelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starr is keeping the position for now.
Sibelius stops Starr from standing up.
Sibelius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sibelius trying to control but Starr is working from the bottom.
Starr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sibelius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Starr throws a hook to the side of Sibelius's head but Sibelius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Starr sizes up Sibelius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sibelius moves away from the strike by Starr.
Starr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Jean Sibelius has been cut.
Sibelius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Starr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sibelius.
Starr looks to throw the jab but Sibelius is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starr. Sibelius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sibelius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sibelius showed some decent athleticism there.
Starr wants to control but Sibelius is keeping busy.
Sibelius wants to take a breather but Starr is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starr is looking to escape.
Sibelius trying to pass the guard but Starr defending well.
Starr is looking to control Sibelius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Starr avoid being mounted?
Starr is refusing to be controlled, as Sibelius sits in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sibelius.
A swing and a miss from Starr.
Starr misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starr tries to bum rush Sibelius with a series of wild strikes but Sibelius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sibelius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dominik Starr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Sibelius.
Starr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Starr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Starr throws the left hand but Sibelius avoids the punch easily.
Sibelius needs to keep his hands up - Starr had a free shot at his head there.
Sibelius shoots in for a double leg but Starr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sibelius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Starr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sibelius.
Sibelius blocks a jab.
Starr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sibelius looks for a takedown but Starr sprawls well.
Starr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Starr wants it to stay on the feet.
Sibelius looks gassed!
Starr throws a body punch but Sibelius moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius shoots for a takedown but Starr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sibelius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Starr throws a shot from downtown. Sibelius moves away and avoids it.
Sibelius looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Starr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sibelius passes into half guard.
Starr trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sibelius trying to control the action but Starr is working from the bottom.
Starr regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominik Starr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Sibelius's cut.
That's time! Starr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sibelius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starr.
Sibelius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starr pinned against the cage. Starr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sibelius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sibelius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Starr is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Sibelius connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Starr tries to lock up and control but Sibelius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Starr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sibelius working for a guillotine from mount but Starr is in no mood to give up.
Starr tries to hold on but Sibelius postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Starr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Starr is desperately trying to improve his position but Sibelius has a good base and remains in mount.
Sibelius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sibelius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sibelius scoring with strikes but Starr is staying in there.
Starr regains half guard.
Sibelius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starr tries to roll over but Sibelius keeps him under control.
Starr is staying active underneath Sibelius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Starr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sibelius on the ground.
Starr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sibelius.
Sibelius moves into full mount! Starr won't be happy about that!
Sibelius postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Starr looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sibelius throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Starr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sibelius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sibelius.
Sibelius stops Starr from getting back to his feet.
Sibelius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Starr is not content to let Sibelius control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sibelius lands a nice short elbow.
Starr trying to control but Sibelius postures up.
Sibelius slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Starr is staying active underneath Sibelius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sibelius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sibelius trying to pass the guard but Starr defending well.
Sibelius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Starr wants to sweep but Sibelius has passed to side control!
Sibelius trying to control the position but Starr is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Sibelius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Sibelius's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sibelius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sibelius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Starr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sibelius prevents Starr from getting the reversal.
Starr throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sibelius. What's that going to do exactly?
Sibelius is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Starr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sibelius looking to control but Starr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sibelius controlling from the full mount.
Starr tries to lock up and control but Sibelius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sibelius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sibelius wants to control the pace but Starr is squirming around nicely.
Starr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sibelius with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sibelius can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Starr is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sibelius landing shots from mount.
Sibelius avoids the attempt from Starr to control.
Sibelius goes for an armbar but Starr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Starr.
Sibelius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sibelius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starr is one step ahead there.
Sibelius has a closed guard, preventing Starr from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Starr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sibelius keeps control of Starr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Starr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sibelius wants a takedown.
Starr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sibelius dodges the punch combination from Starr.
Starr throws a series of punches but Sibelius moves out of range.
Sibelius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sibelius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sibelius cracks Starr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sibelius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Starr taking shots to the head.
Sibelius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sibelius lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Starr is in a horrible position here. Sibelius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sibelius scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Sibelius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sibelius has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Sibelius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keita Yankuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darrell Thomas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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169 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darrell Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keita Yankuba!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yankuba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Yankuba.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Yankuba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yankuba scores with a punch to the head.
A jab lands there for Yankuba.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Yankuba moves out of range.
Yankuba lands with a kick to the temple. Thomas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yankuba scores with a punch to the head.
Yankuba throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yankuba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yankuba, as that shot connected.
Yankuba lands with a cross.
Yankuba lands a high kick!
Thomas is rocked!
Yankuba drops Thomas with a naaaaasty hook - Thomas is in real trouble here! Yankuba dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keita Yankuba!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Koloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Spackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Koloff has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Koloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Spackman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koloff lands with a good body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Koloff! Spackman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Koloff!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raivo Rape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Drakovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Drakovski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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196 lbs
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197 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raivo Rape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Drakovski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rape gets the takedown into side control.
Rape controls the position.
Rape working the head and body with strikes.
Rape controls the position from side control.
Drakovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rape. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rape working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rape has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drakovski is looking for a sweep.
Rape cracks Drakovski with a big elbow.
Rape is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Drakovski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rape is chipping away with strikes.
Drakovski manages to get back to half guard.
Rape wants to take a breather but Drakovski is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rape seems to be working for a kimura but Drakovski defends the submission attempt.
Rape throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rape throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rape passes to side control.
Rape working away.
Drakovski looking for a sweep but Rape has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Drakovski is squirming around, avoiding Rape's attempts to control the action.
Rape is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rape punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rape with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakovski working to try and regain half guard.
Rape working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Drakovski looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Rape! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raivo Rape!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Philip langlais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nomi Mae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philip langlais has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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167 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philip langlais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nomi Mae!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
langlais defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mae.
langlais throws a body punch but Mae moves out of range.
Mae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by langlais.
Mae fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
langlais throws a head kick that misses.
langlais will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
langlais lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by langlais.
It looks like Nomi Mae has been cut.
langlais lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mae is rocked!
langlais swinging wildly here.
Mae is still on wobbly legs! Can langlais finish him?
langlais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mae seems to have recovered his senses.
langlais really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
langlais on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mae. Mae obviously looking to wear him down.
langlais misses with a looping right.
langlais misses with a wild combination.
langlais swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
langlais sizes up Mae with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from langlais.
langlais misses with an uppercut.
langlais thows a body shot but no joy.
Philip langlais is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mae is looking to clinch.
langlais pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
langlais lands with a good body shot.
langlais misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from langlais.
langlais throws a hook to the side of Mae's head but Mae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
langlais throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
langlais waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mae.
langlais fails to land with a series of punches.
langlais swings for the body but Mae moves out of range.
langlais is breathing heavily.
Mae shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches langlais napping and manages to drive through into side control!
langlais tries to improve position but can't.
Mae controlling the position from side mount.
Mae trying to control the action but langlais is working from the bottom.
langlais stops Mae from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
langlais is letting Mae control him for a moment.
Mae trying to control the action but langlais is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mae trying to control the position but langlais is working away.
Mae lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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.
Mae controls the position.
langlais dodges the ground and pound from Mae.
langlais is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mae is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. langlais looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mae gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. langlais is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mae lets go of the hold and langlais can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nomi Mae!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaw Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake's entrance music is Roky Erickson - Bloody Hammer. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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319 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Drake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaw Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Breaker tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Breaker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Breaker gets a clinch.
Drake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steve Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaw Breaker.
Drake gets underhooks to prevent Breaker's takedown attempt.
Breaker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Breaker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Breaker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Drake manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Drake has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Breaker is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
Drake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two 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.
Breaker controls Drake momentarily but Drake frees himself.
Breaker wants to sweep here but Drake controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Breaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drake's corner calls for a 1-2. Drake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Jaw Breaker has been cut.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Breaker.
Breaker looks for a takedown but Drake sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Breaker or perhaps it was just good defense by Drake which made him look bad.
Breaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.
Drake lands with a shot to the body.
Breaker looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That has opened up Jaw Breaker's cut even more.
Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Breaker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Drake.
Drake lands a big right hand that sends Breaker crashing to the mat! Drake stays standing though and waves Breaker back to his feet!
Drake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drake.
Drake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drake lands a really nice looking cross but Breaker seems unphased.
The cut above Jaw Breaker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Drake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaw Breaker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Drake is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Drake closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Breaker out cold! Breaker corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Drake!
Steve Drake is the new super heavyweight champion!
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FIGHT
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