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MMA Helsinki - 68 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Penaali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - Uppercut. Penaali is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Immortal Technique - Obnoxius. Mike Tyson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
27 - 19 - 1 |
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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
27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Penaali!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Penaali moves out of range easily.
Penaali tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penaali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
Tyson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penaali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson throws a jab when Penaali was well out of range.
Arvo Penaali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson throws a low kick but Penaali moves out of range easily.
Tyson throws a body punch but Penaali moves out of range.
Penaali looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tyson!
Penaali in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Penaali is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penaali working the head and body with strikes.
Tyson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Penaali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to buck Penaali off but Penaali is having none of it.
Penaali lands a decent elbow from side control.
Penaali in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tyson is trying to improve his position.
Tyson throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tyson is not content to let Penaali control the position.
Penaali working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penaali landing a few strikes.
Tyson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Penaali's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tyson.
Penaali throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
Tyson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyson is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penaali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penaali has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Penaali keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson cracks Penaali with a solid left hand.
Penaali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyson throwing strikes from guard but Penaali blocks nicely.
Penaali looking for subs off his back but Tyson has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penaali is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tyson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tyson's back!
Penaali looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tyson trying to control the position but Penaali manages to sink in the hooks.
Tyson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Penaali is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyson is just riding it out for now. Penaali eventually gives up the hold.
Tyson is staying active underneath Penaali, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Penaali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Penaali takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tyson connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Tyson scores with a four punch combination!
Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Arvo Penaali has been cut.
Penaali moves out of range as Tyson throws a body kick.
Penaali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Tyson misses.
A jab from Penaali finds it's way through Tyson's defenses.
Penaali looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tyson!
Tyson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Penaali.
Tyson is not content to let Penaali control the position.
Tyson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Penaali working the body and head with strikes.
Penaali scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tyson to see if he's OK.
Penaali lands a few punches from side control.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Tyson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penaali looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penaali misses with the ground and pound.
Penaali working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to bench press Penaali off him but Penaali keeps the position.
Penaali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penaali working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tyson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Tyson is trying to get back to half guard.
Tyson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Penaali landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tyson gets back to full guard.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Penaali from controlling successfully.
Penaali working some strikes from top position.
Arvo Penaali has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali works over Tyson with some ground and pound from guard.
Penaali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Penaali from controlling successfully.
Tyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penaali.
Penaali postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson's brow.
Penaali slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penaali works over Tyson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyson has momentary wrist control but Penaali slips an elbow through the middle.
Tyson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penaali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Penaali scoring with some ground and pound.
Penaali scoring with some ground and pound.
Penaali lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Penaali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penaali working some strikes from top position.
Penaali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penaali throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Penaali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arvo Penaali'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!
Penaali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tyson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyson misses with a body kick.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penaali circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch lands to the side of Penaali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Penaali throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tyson moves out of range as Penaali strikes.
Penaali lands a lovely overhand right.
Penaali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penaali throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Penaali dips to his left and cracks Tyson with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penaali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penaali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penaali lands with a nice combination. Tyson backs away looking to recover.
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
And Penaali tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Penaali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Penaali throws a shot to the body.
Tyson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Penaali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penaali is working Tyson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Penaali connects with a couple of short punches.
Penaali has gone for a leg lock! Tyson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penaali's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penaali throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tyson escapes and throws Penaali's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Penaali is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penaali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penaali avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyson.
Tyson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Penaali wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Tyson there.
Penaali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyson working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Tyson.
Tyson trying to control from half guard but Penaali is working away.
Penaali looking for submissions off his back.
Penaali slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Penaali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penaali trying to control the position.
Penaali working for a triangle but Tyson defends it easily.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Penaali.
Arvo Penaali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Penaali is trying to keep Tyson in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arvo Penaali.
I've got Penaali winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Penaali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Baginski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Baginski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to WALECZNE SERCE. McManus has chosen Jeff Danna - 'The Blood of Cú Chulainn' as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
28 - 16 - 0 |
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32
167 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Baginski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor McManus!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Baginski misses.
Baginski moves out of range as McManus throws a body kick.
A left lands for Baginski.
Baginski connects with the punch.
McManus closes the distance and pushes Baginski back into the cage.
McManus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baginski prevents it.
Baginski lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Baginski.
McManus being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baginski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baginski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McManus.
McManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus misses with a punch on the inside.
McManus blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from McManus.
Baginski is stalling here.
McManus working aggressively here.
Baginski breaks from the clinch.
Baginski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McManus backs up against the cage.
McManus loads up on a big right hand but Baginski slips the punch.
Baginski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Baginski misses its intended target.
McManus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baginski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McManus.
McManus throws a nice looking combination but Baginski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McManus looks to land a combination. Baginski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baginski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baginski misses with a few strikes there.
McManus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baginski counters with a two punch combo.
McManus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McManus lands with a shot to the body.
McManus scores with a leg kick.
McManus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McManus tries to bum rush Baginski with a series of wild strikes but Baginski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McManus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baginski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McManus somewhat.
Baginski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice jab there from McManus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Baginski lands an impressive looking overhand right. McManus doesn't seem phased though.
McManus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baginski throws a series of punches but McManus avoids them all with ease.
Baginski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McManus.
McManus misses with a kick to the body
and Baginski counters with a takedown into side control.
Baginski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McManus tries to buck Baginski off but Baginski is having none of it.
McManus holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
McManus tries to improve position but can't.
Baginski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McManus trying his best to control but Baginski has mounted him.
McManus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McManus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McManus wants to pass the guard but Baginski is keeping the position.
McManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Baginski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McManus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baginski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McManus.
McManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baginski.
McManus feints and then cracks Baginski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baginski down.
A low kick from McManus misses
and Baginski counters with a takedown into side control.
McManus is trying to get back to half guard.
Baginski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McManus has escaped the position, nice work there.
McManus is looking for a sweep.
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.
Baginski cracks McManus with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McManus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baginski connects with a decent elbow.
McManus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McManus is not content to let Baginski control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McManus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baginski wants to control but McManus is keeping him busy.
McManus is looking to reverse the position.
McManus struggling a bit here.
McManus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baginski off and has taken his back!
Baginski is trying to break free.
McManus is trying to stick to Baginski's back but Baginski is turning into McManus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McManus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Baginski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McManus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baginski with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McManus's head.
McManus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baginski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baginski stopping the sweep attempt from McManus.
McManus trying to control the position.
Baginski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Piotr Baginski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McManus working a defensive guard here.
Baginski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McManus can do to turn this around?
Baginski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baginski wants to control from the top but McManus keeps moving.
McManus trying to keep a closed guard but Baginski is proving a slippery customer.
Baginski cracks McManus with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McManus holds on and takes a little breather.
McManus trying to control the position.
McManus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but McManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baginski avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for McManus.
A head kick by McManus misses
and Baginski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McManus!
Check out the look on Baginski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McManus struggling a bit here.
Baginski is working McManus over with some ground and pound from side control.
McManus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baginski is looking to take a break and control but McManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baginski in side control, throwing shots but McManus defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baginski's best efforts.
McManus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baginski pulls his head out easily.
McManus is trying to control but can't.
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. Baginski connects with a nice short shot to McManus's temple.
Baginski is looking to advance position but McManus won't allow it.
Baginski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McManus is looking for a sweep. Baginski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Baginski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McManus's head.
Baginski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baginski tries to pass the half guard into mount. McManus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baginski lands a nice short elbow.
McManus has hold of Baginski's hands but Baginski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baginski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McManus!
Baginski prevents McManus from getting the reversal.
McManus wants to hold on but Baginski pushes him away.
Baginski working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Baginski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McManus defending well though.
McManus tries to roll over but Baginski keeps him under control.
Baginski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Baginski there.
McManus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Connor McManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baginski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McManus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baginski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baginski wants to control from the top but McManus keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baginski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Piotr Baginski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baginski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McManus is on top in guard.
Baginski wants to sweep but no luck.
Baginski controls McManus momentarily but McManus frees himself.
McManus throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Baginski is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Baginski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baginski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Baginski!
After the fight, Piotr Baginski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Trasseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trasseli has chosen Look at my horse! as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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45
155 lbs
38 - 19 - 0 |
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150 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
38 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Trasseli!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trasseli has time to react.
Nice shot lands for Chavez.
Trasseli blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Chavez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trasseli.
Trasseli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chavez misses with a hook. Trasseli ducked under it nicely.
Trasseli slips a jab and a cross from Chavez.
Trasseli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Trasseli does it's job there.
Chavez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Trasseli misses with a looping right.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trasseli! But no joy.
Trasseli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chavez checks it well.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trasseli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trasseli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trasseli throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Trasseli throws a leg kick but Chavez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trasseli swinging wildly here.
Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trasseli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trasseli looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Trasseli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trasseli misses with a body kick.
Trasseli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Trasseli avoids them all with ease.
Miguel Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trasseli takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Trasseli misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trasseli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trasseli is able to avoid easily.
Trasseli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trasseli throws a front kick aimed at Chavez's knee but Chavez avoids it well.
It looked like Chavez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Trasseli misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trasseli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trasseli takes one to the chin there.
Trasseli looks to land a left hand but Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Chavez misses with a leg kick.
Trasseli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chavez misses the jab.
Trasseli throws a counter combo.
Trasseli throws the kick towards the body but Chavez avoids it.
Chavez closes the distance and pushes Trasseli back into the cage.
Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trasseli backwards.
Chavez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trasseli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trasseli is trying to push Chavez away but Chavez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trasseli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chavez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trasseli is defending well for now.
Chavez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trasseli turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Trasseli manages to end up in side control.
Chavez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Trasseli 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.
Chavez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Trasseli is controlling him well.
Trasseli has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Chavez is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Trasseli yanks on the arm and Chavez is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Trasseli.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pena Trasseli!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pena Trasseli made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phoenix Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix Miyamoto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Logan Harris's chin.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phoenix Miyamoto!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Harris's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Miyamoto is controlling him.
A short right from Miyamoto.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris lands a head kick!
It looks like Phoenix Miyamoto has been cut.
Harris rushes Miyamoto and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miyamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harris's brow.
A right hand to the body from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
Miyamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miyamoto lands an elbow inside that Harris shrugs off.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyamoto clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyamoto pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Miyamoto.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Harris avoids the damage to the body.
Miyamoto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miyamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Miyamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miyamoto has Harris pressed against the cage, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Harris lands but Miyamoto takes it in his stride.
Miyamoto drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Miyamoto controls his hands.
Miyamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Miyamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Miyamoto stalling in the clinch.
Harris looking to throw knees to the head but Miyamoto is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miyamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris looking to slow down the pace here.
Miyamoto trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyamoto pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Harris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harris tries a knee to the head but Miyamoto blocks it.
Harris scores a nice knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miyamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harris's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Harris crunches a lovely knee into Miyamoto's ribcage.
Harris stalls.
Harris looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Miyamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miyamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Harris tries to work over Miyamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris missing with knees to the body.
Miyamoto tries to stall but Harris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Miyamoto on the inside.
Miyamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris trying to land knees to the body.
Miyamoto misses with some punches.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miyamoto lands with a light punch inside.
Harris stalling in the clinch but Miyamoto improves position.
Harris is trying to push Miyamoto away but Miyamoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miyamoto lands with a left to the head.
Harris is rocked!
Harris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyamoto is defending well for now.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miyamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyamoto is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to circle away but Miyamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Miyamoto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harris takes an elbow to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miyamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miyamoto has Harris pressed against the cage. He pushes Harris back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Miyamoto throws a beautiful elbow that sends Harris crashing to the floor! Miyamoto piles on the pressure with more strikes! Harris is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Miyamoto!
A relieved looking Phoenix Miyamoto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runkman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG. Onanias Runkman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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210 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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217 lbs
21 - 19 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onanias Runkman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Runkman misses with a body shot.
Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Runkman avoided it.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Runkman throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Runkman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barnes is not content to let Runkman control the position.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runkman lands a few punches from side control.
Barnes is not content to let Runkman control the position.
Barnes tries to buck Runkman off but Runkman is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Runkman moves into full mount!
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Runkman looking to finish with strikes here!
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Runkman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Runkman with a couple of short strikes.
Runkman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Runkman throws some wild stikes that Barnes manages to avoid easily.
Runkman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Runkman's attempts to control the action.
Runkman landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runkman lands a big shot to the head and Barnes winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Onanias Runkman!
During a confident post fight interview, Onanias Runkman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Epeli Nailatikau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nailatikau comes to the cage accompanied by Number of the Bollywood. Epeli Nailatikau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
162 lbs
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166 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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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
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Epeli Nailatikau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy West!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
West checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
West lands with a slapping head kick.
West throws out a loose jab but Nailatikau uses good head movement to avoid it.
West lands with a shot to the body.
Nailatikau blocks a low kick nicely.
Nailatikau throws a quick counter kick to the body but West avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Nailatikau.
West lands with a slapping head kick.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick but West moved away.
Nailatikau tries to move into range but West moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nailatikau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nailatikau misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a low kick, right behind Nailatikau 's knee.
Nailatikau scores with a kick to the body.
Nailatikau throws a hook but West blocks it.
West now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
West lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from West lands.
West fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nailatikau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West scores with a jab to the head.
Nailatikau walks forward, straight into a front kick from West.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Nailatikau.
West misses with a low kick.
Nailatikau avoids the body shot from West.
Nailatikau appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
West darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick but West moved away.
Nailatikau wants to land a leg kick but West is out of range.
West flicks out a counter leg kick but Nailatikau steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Nailatikau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nailatikau looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West motions for Nailatikau to come forward. West throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
West chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nailatikau can pounce on him.
Nailatikau is looking to land body kicks.
Nailatikau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Nailatikau backs off West throws a huge counter combo but Nailatikau manages to avoid it all.
West feints and then cracks Nailatikau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nailatikau down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nailatikau throws a lazy body kick
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Nailatikau.
Nailatikau throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it.
West lands with an overhand left.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nailatikau manages to avoid it.
Randy West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West misses the shot to the body.
Nailatikau looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nailatikau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nailatikau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nailatikau throws a front kick aimed at West's knee but West avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West with a nice cross.
West blocks a low kick nicely.
West tries to land a front kick but Nailatikau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nailatikau throws a head kick that misses
and Nailatikau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nailatikau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
West fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nailatikau is out of range.
Nailatikau takes one to the chin there.
West has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected.
Nailatikau throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nailatikau misses with a head kick.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
Nailatikau throws a chopping leg kick but West manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nailatikau counters with a big head kick but West shrugs it off.
West is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nailatikau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West checks a leg kick nicely.
West checks a low kick from Nailatikau.
West tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nailatikau moves away.
West misses with a head kick.
Nailatikau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
West looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nailatikau misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by West. Beautiful body shot.
Nailatikau throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West avoids the body shot from Nailatikau.
West with a nice cross.
West moves out of range of the body kick from Nailatikau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy West dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nailatikau tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
West throws a lazy body kick
and Nailatikau counters with a good, hard body kick but West shrugs it off.
Nailatikau throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
West was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nailatikau throws a head kick that misses.
West misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from West misses.
West scores with a jab.
Nailatikau checks a low kick from West.
Nailatikau fires out a quick counter leg kick but West just manages to avoid it.
Nailatikau throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West lands a front kick.
West connects with a crisp jab.
West explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nailatikau tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nailatikau.
Nailatikau misses with a low kick.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Nailatikau counters with a straight right hand.
Nailatikau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but West checks it well.
Nailatikau misses the jab.
Nailatikau moves away from the strike by West.
West throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nailatikau blocks a low kick nicely.
Nailatikau scoring well with a low kick there.
West connects with an inside leg kick.
Nailatikau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from West.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nailatikau momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau throws a low kick but it's checked well by West.
West doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
West scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by West.
Nailatikau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nailatikau throws an off balance right hand
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Nailatikau is looking to score with low kicks.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nailatikau was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Nailatikau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nailatikau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Randy West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nailatikau tries to land a front kick but West steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nailatikau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
West plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nailatikau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick but West moved away.
West throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As West backs away, Nailatikau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
West scores with a jab to the head.
West tests Nailatikau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As West backs away, Nailatikau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Nailatikau as he checks the leg kick.
As West backs away, Nailatikau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nailatikau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West misses with a looping left.
Nailatikau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West works the jab nicely.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
Nailatikau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West throws a leg kick but Nailatikau sees it coming and moves out of range.
West scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nailatikau doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nailatikau appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nailatikau throws a lazy head kick
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Nailatikau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
Nailatikau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nailatikau might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. West darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nailatikau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and West is able to avoid easily.
West moves out of range as Nailatikau strikes.
Nailatikau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nailatikau throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and West counters with a good low kick that Nailatikau was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A swing and a miss from West.
Nailatikau feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nailatikau scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nailatikau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Nailatikau avoids the head kick by West.
Nailatikau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
West cracks Nailatikau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nailatikau connects with a jab.
West feints and then cracks Nailatikau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nailatikau down.
West keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
West steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nailatikau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a body kick that misses.
Nailatikau tried to counter with a leg kick but West avoided it.
Nailatikau blocks a head kick by West.
Nailatikau misses with a wild body shot.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by West there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nailatikau thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on West if he has to take too many more of those.
Nailatikau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
West throws a wild body kick that Nailatikau sees coming a mile off.
Nailatikau misses with a body kick.
Nailatikau misses with a body kick.
Nailatikau staying out of range there.
Nailatikau looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
West scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
West slips a straight right by Nailatikau.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nailatikau looks to land a body kick but West moved away.
Epeli Nailatikau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
West fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nailatikau on the side of the head.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick but West moved away.
Nailatikau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by West.
Nailatikau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from West finds it's way round the side to connect with Nailatikau's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - West finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nailatikau lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
Nailatikau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by West. West obviously looking to wear him down.
Nailatikau cracks the inside of West's front leg.
West getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
West feints and then cracks Nailatikau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nailatikau down.
West walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nailatikau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West misses with a hook
and Nailatikau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Nailatikau.
West lands a head kick. Nailatikau smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nailatikau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nailatikau misses with a body kick.
West stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nailatikau.
West fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nailatikau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
West loads up on a big right hand but Nailatikau slips the punch.
Nailatikau misses with a body kick.
West avoids a kick to the body.
Nailatikau moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
West avoids the head kick by Nailatikau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West tried to score with a low kick but Nailatikau checks it.
Nailatikau is looking for a counter combo.
West thows a body kick. Nailatikau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nailatikau throws a solid leg kick but West takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nailatikau.
West scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
West on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
West connects with a solid leg kick.
West swinging wildly here.
Nailatikau feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nailatikau scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy West.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy West!
Randy West seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris has chosen Clique as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 3, fighting out of New York, Frank Rizzo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leroy Morris!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rizzo Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Rizzo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morris moves away.
Rizzo Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Rizzo Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morris throws a body shot but no joy.
Rizzo Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Rizzo Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rizzo Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morris's hands.
Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick
and Morris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rizzo Jr thinking.
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Rizzo Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morris looks to throw the jab but Rizzo Jr is out of range.
Rizzo Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morris on the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morris scores with a three punch combo!
Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rizzo Jr.
Morris staying out of range there.
Morris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morris has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rizzo Jr cracks a nice hook into Morris's ribs.
Morris throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morris throws a poor cross that misses
and Rizzo Jr counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Rizzo Jr does no damage.
Morris digs a good body shot into Rizzo Jr's ribs.
Morris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Rizzo Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morris looks to land a combination but Rizzo Jr avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rizzo Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzo Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzo Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rizzo Jr throws a push kick but Morris slaps the foot to one side.
Morris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rizzo Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rizzo Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzo Jr throws out the jab.
Morris throws a leg kick but Rizzo Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rizzo Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rizzo Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morris.
Rizzo Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rizzo Jr throws a jab when Morris was well out of range.
Rizzo Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick.
Morris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rizzo Jr ducks under a wild hook from Morris.
It looked like Rizzo Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morris.
Rizzo Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morris's head.
Rizzo Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Morris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rizzo Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morris moves out of range of the body kick from Rizzo Jr.
Morris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morris lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Morris is looking for a sweep. Rizzo Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo Jr stands and steps away. Morris gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A jab from Rizzo Jr misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No joy there for Rizzo Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Morris.
Rizzo Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Morris is just out of range.
Morris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rizzo Jr.
Good exchange - Rizzo Jr coming out on top.
Rizzo Jr scores with a leg kick.
Morris stuns Rizzo Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morris gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morris frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morris is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Morris extends the arm and Rizzo Jr is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leroy Morris!
Our winner, Leroy Morris, 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.
Frank Rizzo Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Well this is embarrassing and certainly worthy of rage quitting!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mctanned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuula Natsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
240 lbs
24 - 7 - 0 |
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36
250 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
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Mctanned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuula Natsi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mctanned shoots in but no luck this time.
Natsi misses with a takedown attempt
and Mctanned counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mctanned.
We've been hearing that Mctanned has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mctanned throwing strikes from guard but Natsi blocks nicely.
Natsi keeping moving, preventing Mctanned from controlling successfully.
Natsi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mctanned stopping the sweep attempt from Natsi.
Mctanned lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mctanned trying to control the position from guard on top but Natsi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mctanned slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctanned wants to pass the guard but Natsi is defending well.
Mctanned prevents Natsi from improving his position.
Mctanned 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.
Mctanned is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mctanned tries to pass the half guard into mount. Natsi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mctanned works his way into side control.
Natsi struggling a bit here.
Natsi tries to bench press Mctanned off him but Mctanned keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsi wants to control but Mctanned postures up.
Natsi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mctanned haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Natsi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mctanned trying to control the action but Natsi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natsi is looking to reverse the position.
Mctanned is trying to get an arm triangle but Natsi is defending well.
Natsi tries to improve position but can't.
Mctanned is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsi struggling a bit here.
Mctanned working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mctanned tries to advance to mount but Natsi denies him.
Mctanned is chipping away with strikes.
Natsi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mctanned wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mctanned swings around for an armbar but Natsi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mctanned's guard.
Mctanned looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Natsi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Natsi is just content to waste time from the top position. Mctanned takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Natsi wants to pass the guard but Mctanned is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned trying to keep a closed guard but Natsi is proving a slippery customer.
Mctanned had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Natsi defends it easily.
Mctanned working for a triangle but Natsi defends it easily.
Natsi is looking to advance position but Mctanned has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Natsi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mctanned dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Natsi dives in and grabs Mctanned's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mctanned pushes down on Natsi's head and hops out.
No luck for Natsi with that takedown attempt.
Mctanned darts in looking for a takedown but Natsi gets double underhooks and turns Mctanned into the cage.
Natsi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mctanned circles away.
Mctanned half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paul Mctanned has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuula Natsi.
Natsi dives in and grabs Mctanned's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mctanned pushes down on Natsi's head and hops out.
Mctanned feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natsi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mctanned momentarily.
Mctanned dives in for a single leg takedown but Natsi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Natsi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctanned closes this distance looking for a takedown but Natsi circles away.
Natsi shoots for a takedown but Mctanned saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Natsi misses with a takedown attempt - Mctanned sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mctanned feinted with a counter takedown.
Natsi dives in for a single leg takedown but Mctanned sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mctanned tries to counter with a takedown but Natsi is quick to defend against it.
Natsi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mctanned counters with a nice double leg into side control. Natsi won't be happy with that.
Mctanned moves into full mount!
Mctanned tries to control but Natsi wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned landing punches.
Mctanned is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mctanned trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Natsi is trying to escape the mount.
Paul Mctanned overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Natsi wants to control but Mctanned is having none of it.
Mctanned is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like Kuula Natsi has been cut.
Natsi taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned lands a big shot there that rocks Natsi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Natsi is rocked!
That has opened up Kuula Natsi's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kuula Natsi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Mctanned!
Paul Mctanned took some time post fight to say the following; 'When the ref wants you to lose, there is nothing one can do...'.
Kuula Natsi was interviewed post fight and said 'i want a rematch with that niggerloving nazi grandad. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Lomax has chosen Ace of Spades as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Clint Lomax has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fantinaz Del Norte's chin.
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140 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fantinaz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
61 - 19 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clint Lomax!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Del Norte.
Del Norte thuds his right hand into Lomax's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lomax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Norte.
Del Norte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Del Norte blocks a head kick by Lomax.
Del Norte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at M.V Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Del Norte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lomax let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lomax tries to land a front kick but Del Norte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Del Norte tries to counter with a takedown but Lomax is quick to defend against it.
Del Norte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomax.
Del Norte throwing a counter right hand but Lomax manages to avoid it.
Lomax misses with a wild body shot.
Del Norte attempts a counter takedown but Lomax avoids it well and moves away.
Del Norte blocks a leg kick.
Del Norte attempts a counter takedown but Lomax avoids it well and moves away.
Lomax scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lomax has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nice defenses there by Del Norte.
Del Norte closes the distance and clinches up with Lomax, looking for a takedown. Del Norte pushes Lomax against the cage but Lomax circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Lomax misses.
Del Norte shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lomax pinned against the cage. Lomax gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fantinaz Del Norte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Norte digs a good hook to Lomax's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Del Norte goes for a double leg but Lomax avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lomax continues to drive forward.
Del Norte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Norte is looking to advance position but Lomax won't allow it.
Lomax manages to get to full guard.
Del Norte forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax is looking to escape.
Del Norte working over Lomax with some ground and pound. Lomax looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Del Norte throwing shots but Lomax is blocking nicely.
Lomax wants to get back to his feet.
Del Norte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lomax sees it coming and defends easily.
Del Norte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lomax doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Del Norte.
Lomax manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lomax keeping full guard, as Del Norte tries to pass.
Lomax trying to keep a closed guard but Del Norte is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Norte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lomax has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lomax rushes Del Norte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Del Norte tries to stall but Lomax uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lomax throws a head punch that misses.
Del Norte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lomax can't find room to land a body shot as Del Norte controls the action.
Lomax digs a right hand into Del Norte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Del Norte's gas tank.
Del Norte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lomax swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Norte uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lomax.
Del Norte prevents a body shot from Lomax.
Lomax misses with a body punch.
Lomax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Norte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Norte has Lomax pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lomax manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lomax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax scores with a shoulder strike.
Lomax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lomax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lomax tries a body shot but Del Norte blocks it.
Lomax is working Del Norte over against the cage.
Lomax lands a nice shot to the body.
Del Norte pushes off an throws an elbow but Lomax leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lomax misses with the head strike.
Lomax pushes Del Norte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lomax misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Lomax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Del Norte is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lomax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Del Norte lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Del Norte wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fantinaz Del Norte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clint Lomax seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lomax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Norte backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lomax lands a left hand.
Lomax scores with a shot to the side of Del Norte's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lomax.
Del Norte wants to take the fight to the mat but Lomax manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lomax lands an uppercut.
Del Norte is rocked!
Lomax pushes Del Norte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Del Norte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lomax.
Lomax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lomax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Norte's elbow.
Del Norte seems to have got his legs back now.
Del Norte blocking some punches.
Lomax prevents a body shot from Del Norte.
Lomax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lomax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lomax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax misses with the head strike.
Del Norte throws an elbow but it misses.
Lomax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lomax.
Del Norte misses with the head strike.
Lomax misses with the head strike.
Lomax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Norte takes a shot to the head.
Del Norte is trying to break the clinch but Lomax is controlling him.
Lomax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Norte backwards.
Del Norte turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lomax is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Del Norte off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Norte manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lomax's guard. Nice work there by Del Norte.
Lomax wants to stand up but Del Norte is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax keeping full guard, as Del Norte tries to pass.
Lomax pulls Del Norte in to control the position.
Del Norte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lomax is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Del Norte is controlling him.
Del Norte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax 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!
Lomax misses with a hook. Del Norte ducked under it nicely.
Del Norte half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lomax keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Lomax misses.
Lomax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lomax fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lomax misses with a hook to the body
and Del Norte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lomax lands with an uppercut that bounces Del Norte off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte dives in for a single leg takedown but Lomax sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lomax throws a nice inside leg kick.
Del Norte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax scores with a jab to the body.
Del Norte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomax.
A good leg kick by Lomax.
Lomax throws a sloppy head kick and Del Norte moves out of range easily.
Del Norte half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Del Norte avoids the body shot from Lomax.
Lomax misses with a body kick.
Del Norte tries to counter with a takedown but Lomax is quick to defend against it.
Del Norte shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lomax counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fantinaz Del Norte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomax scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Del Norte half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lomax cracks the inside of Del Norte's front leg.
Del Norte fails with a takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lomax, right into the meat.
Del Norte takes one to the chin there.
Lomax lands a nice hook to Del Norte's body. Del Norte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte dips to his left and cracks Lomax with an uppercut!
Clint Lomax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lomax connects with a body shot.
Clint Lomax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomax is looking to clinch.
Del Norte is looking to counter punch.
Lomax stuffs the takedown.
Lomax lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses.
Del Norte drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lomax sprawls and moves away.
Lomax tried to score with a low kick but Del Norte checks it.
Del Norte drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lomax sprawls and moves away.
Lomax throws the left hand but Del Norte avoids the punch easily.
Lomax lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte works the jab nicely.
Lomax jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lomax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Del Norte under the eye.
Del Norte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lomax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Norte walks into a straight right hand from Lomax.
Lomax tries to clinch but Del Norte is having none of it.
Lomax goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Del Norte, right into the meat.
Lomax misses with a straight right.
Del Norte appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Lomax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lomax 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Lomax!
Clint Lomax bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Fantinaz Del Norte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great job fucker, one hell of a fight :)'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin has chosen Symphony of Destruction as his entrance music. Marcus Avery is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Avery!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avery's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rasputin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Avery scrambles back to his feet.
Avery throws a poor cross that misses
and Rasputin counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasputin lands a nice shot that snaps Avery's head back.
Avery misses the jab.
Avery misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Avery.
Rasputin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rasputin motions for Avery to come forward. Rasputin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avery throwing a counter right hand but Rasputin manages to avoid it.
Rasputin walks into a straight right hand from Avery.
Rasputin throws a right and a left that Avery avoids nicely.
Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avery.
Avery fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rasputin.
Avery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Avery misses
and Rasputin counters with a stiff right hand.
Avery misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Avery.
Grigori Rasputin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rasputin moves in looking to clinch but Avery pushes him off.
Rasputin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avery throws an overhand right that lands on Rasputin's shoulder, as Rasputin tries to avoid the shot.
Rasputin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Avery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avery thows a body kick. Rasputin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Avery pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Rasputin.
A telegraphed right hand from Rasputin misses the target.
Avery throws a wild body kick that Rasputin sees coming a mile off.
Avery connects with a leg kick. Rasputin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rasputin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Avery. That one must have hurt.
Avery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rasputin throws a fast counter high kick but Avery manages to duck under it in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rasputin throws a leg kick that misses.
Avery tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rasputin is able to avoid easily.
Rasputin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Avery on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin throws a hook but Avery blocks it.
Marcus Avery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin lands a jab to the nose.
Avery throws a hook to the side of Rasputin's head but Rasputin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rasputin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avery tries to bum rush Rasputin with a series of wild strikes but Rasputin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rasputin blocks a jab.
Avery thuds his right hand into Rasputin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rasputin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Avery misses with a body kick.
Rasputin lands a jab.
Rasputin slips under a jab.
Rasputin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rasputin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Avery is out of range.
Avery tests Rasputin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rasputin cracks Avery with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Avery falls to his knees and Rasputin doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin! Grigori Rasputin retains his heavyweight title!
Grigori Rasputin took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'First Titeldefence, i am happy. My abbey brew is waiting for me. Maybe my opponents should try it. Seems to work for me. '.
Marcus Avery spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh man, thanks for the support, I am still young and will just keep getting better.'.
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