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Infinity 117:Hugues vs Simo II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton- Metal machine. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Escobar wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith thows a huge punch but Escobar dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar is looking to escape.
Escobar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Escobar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar, not yet.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Escobar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Escobar advances position into side control!
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Escobar moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Escobar controlling from the full mount.
Escobar wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Escobar isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to hold on but Escobar postures up.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Escobar controlling from the full mount.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Escobar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Escobar controlling the action here.
Escobar trying to advance position but Smith counters by regaining guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Escobar content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Escobar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith prevents Escobar from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Escobar controls the position.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Escobar is controlling him well.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith stops Escobar from passing to mount.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Escobar advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Escobar looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Escobar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Escobar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Escobar stands up from mount. Strange move.
Escobar scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith tries for a takedown but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith looks for a takedown but Escobar sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar blocks the leg kick.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Dan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Escobar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pablo Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is working to tighten his grip on Smith's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Smith has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Escobar is really squeezing tight and eventually Smith passes out! Escobar breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pablo Escobar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor McGregoire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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144 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor McGregoire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anzhor Azhiev!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azhiev shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregoire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Azhiev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGregoire tries to clinch but Azhiev moves out of range.
McGregoire has Azhiev up against the cage in a clinch.
Azhiev tries to pull guard but McGregoire won't allow it.
McGregoire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azhiev.
A right hook to the body lands for McGregoire.
Azhiev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregoire tries to land knees in the clinch but Azhiev avoids the damage to the body.
McGregoire tries to land knees in the clinch but Azhiev avoids the damage to the body.
Azhiev blocks an elbow strike.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Azhiev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McGregoire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGregoire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azhiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGregoire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGregoire is stalling in the full guard.
Azhiev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregoire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Azhiev keeping moving, preventing McGregoire from controlling successfully.
Azhiev has his foot on McGregoire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGregoire works his way back into a safe position though.
McGregoire wants to control from the top but Azhiev keeps moving.
McGregoire slips nicely into half guard.
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGregoire working the head and body with strikes.
McGregoire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azhiev defends it well.
McGregoire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azhiev defends it well.
Nice strikes from McGregoire there.
McGregoire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azhiev keeps working.
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGregoire pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGregoire wants to pass the guard but Azhiev is defending well.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
McGregoire seems to be looking for submissions.
McGregoire trying to control from half guard but Azhiev is working away.
McGregoire trying to pass the guard but Azhiev defending well.
McGregoire works his way into full mount!
Azhiev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGregoire pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregoire uses his free foot to push down on Azhiev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Azhiev.
McGregoire lands a nice shot to the head.
McGregoire landing shots from mount.
Azhiev is working to get back to half guard.
McGregoire lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McGregoire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azhiev on the ground.
Azhiev tries to reverse the position but McGregoire maintains control.
McGregoire trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGregoire with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Azhiev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
McGregoire wants to take a breather but Azhiev is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Azhiev is staying active underneath McGregoire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
McGregoire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azhiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azhiev looks winded!
McGregoire is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGregoire lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregoire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGregoire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Azhiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregoire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azhiev's elbow.
Azhiev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Azhiev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGregoire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azhiev can do to turn this around?
McGregoire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGregoire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Azhiev's head.
McGregoire lands a couple of elbows.
McGregoire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGregoire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Azhiev keeping moving, preventing McGregoire from controlling successfully.
McGregoire chips away with some ground and pound.
Azhiev has his foot on McGregoire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGregoire works his way back into a safe position though.
McGregoire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGregoire wants to control from the top but Azhiev keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregoire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azhiev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGregoire has managed to get both his arms back between Azhiev's legs - danger averted.
Azhiev keeping full guard, as McGregoire tries to pass.
Azhiev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGregoire's guard.
Azhiev postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregoire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McGregoire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azhiev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGregoire preventing the sweep.
Azhiev is looking to cinch up a triangle. McGregoire throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Azhiev's body to avoid the submission. Azhiev has instead reached around McGregoire's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Azhiev arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anzhor Azhiev!
Anzhor Azhiev got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Pride Theme. James Kingsley acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Kingsley!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kingsley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Batista Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kingsley scrambles back to his feet.
Kingsley gets a takedown into half guard.
Batista Da Silva is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kingsley is tapping! Great win for Batista Da Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike The Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Shark's choice of entrance music: Still. On his way into the cage it seems that Roy Keane has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Roy Keane seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike The Shark!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Shark misses with a hook. Keane ducked under it nicely.
The Shark leaves Keane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Shark pinned against the cage. The Shark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Keane is thwarting The Shark's attempts to control the position.
Keane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Shark tries to roll over but Keane keeps him under control.
The Shark manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Keane keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shark is trying to break the clinch but Keane is controlling him.
The Shark blocks an uppercut.
The Shark is trying to force a seperation but Keane has the dominant position.
Keane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Shark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Keane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Shark slowing the pace effectively.
Keane lands a takedown into guard.
Keane wants to pass the guard but The Shark is keeping the position.
Keane is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Shark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Shark has escaped and now he's on top!
Keane keeping moving, preventing The Shark from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane keeping full guard, as The Shark tries to pass.
Keane isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. The Shark stacks Keane on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by The Shark!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw The Shark working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Keane is letting The Shark control him for a moment.
The Shark wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy.
Keane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Shark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Shark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keane keeps working.
Keane tries to buck The Shark off but The Shark is having none of it.
The Shark is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane tries to bench press The Shark off him but The Shark keeps the position.
Keane is working hard here to advance position.
The Shark has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Keane misses with a takedown attempt - The Shark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Shark tries to land a front kick but Keane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roy Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Shark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Shark pinned against the cage. The Shark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keane tries to clinch up.
The Shark blocks a low kick nicely.
The Shark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from The Shark. Those never looked like landing.
Keane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for The Shark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The Shark lands with a hook. Keane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Shark missing with a left hand there. Keane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Shark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keane moves into the clinch.
Keane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Shark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Shark's efforts to push away.
Keane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keane prevents The Shark from breaking the clinch.
The Shark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Shark tries to break free but Keane pushes him back against the cage.
Keane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike The Shark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Keane tries to clinch up but The Shark circles away and keeps his distance.
The Shark is looking for the big counter here.
Keane moves away from the strike by The Shark.
The Shark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Shark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keane moves out of range of the leg kick from The Shark.
Keane has a takedown stuffed.
Keane shoots in and drives through. The Shark sprawls well.
Keane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Keane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Shark! But no joy.
Keane fails with a takedown attempt.
Keane throws an overhand right that lands on The Shark's shoulder, as The Shark tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Shark as he avoids it easily.
The Shark misses with a looping right.
Keane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Shark feints and then cracks Keane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keane down.
Keane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Shark but The Shark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keane fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shark scores with a punch to the head.
The Shark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mike The Shark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Shark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Shark.
Keane is rocked!
Roy Keane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keane leaves his chin hanging out and The Shark seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Keane crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike The Shark!
Mike The Shark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drakaath Yelgersmold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bilashki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yelgersmold might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sexy Bitches Playing Metal On Electric Violins. Bilashki has chosen The Warriors of Skyrim as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drakaath Yelgersmold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Bilashki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilashki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bilashki wants to clinch.
Yelgersmold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bilashki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bilashki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bilashki decides to return to a standing position.
Yelgersmold misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilashki tries to clinch
and Yelgersmold counters with a straight right hand.
Yelgersmold misses with a hook.
Bilashki misses with a looping right.
Yelgersmold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilashki wants to clinch up but Yelgersmold keeps it at a distance.
Yelgersmold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bilashki dives in and grabs Yelgersmold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yelgersmold pushes down on Bilashki's head and hops out.
Bilashki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yelgersmold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bilashki drives through and clinches with Yelgersmold against the cage.
Bilashki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yelgersmold is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yelgersmold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Yelgersmold.
Bilashki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yelgersmold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Yelgersmold lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bilashki doesn't seem phased though.
Yelgersmold looks to throw the jab but Bilashki is out of range.
Yelgersmold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yelgersmold feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bilashki sprawling to the canvas! Bilashki rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yelgersmold finish him?!
It looks like Jon Bilashki has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bilashki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bilashki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yelgersmold sends Bilashki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Yelgersmold is motioning to the referee to let Bilashki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bilashki is rocked!
Yelgersmold weaves into range and cracks Bilashki right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Bilashki goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Yelgersmold is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drakaath Yelgersmold!
After the fight, Drakaath Yelgersmold 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aimo Pamaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drezner has chosen Champions as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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29
154 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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159 lbs
37 - 16 - 4 |
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Excellent 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aimo Pamaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 4, fighting out of London, Zak Drezner!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pamaus ducks under a wild hook from Drezner.
Drezner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drezner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pamaus.
Drezner misses with a hook. Pamaus ducked under it nicely.
Pamaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drezner manages to avoid it.
Drezner misses with a combination
and Pamaus counters with an outside leg kick.
Pamaus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drezner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drezner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pamaus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pamaus feints and then cracks Drezner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drezner down.
Drezner misses with an uppercut.
Pamaus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drezner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drezner blocks a low kick nicely.
Drezner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pamaus throws a leg kick but Drezner checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Drezner as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Pamaus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner lands with an uppercut that bounces Pamaus off the cage and back into range.
Pamaus lands a body shot.
Drezner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drezner misses with a double jab.
Drezner cracks Pamaus with a good jab.
Drezner has managed to clinch.
Drezner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Pamaus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drezner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drezner scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drezner tries to clinch but Pamaus is having none of it.
Drezner closes the distance and clinches.
Pamaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drezner breaks the clinch.
Drezner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drezner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pamaus looks to land a body kick but Drezner moved away.
Drezner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Drezner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pamaus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pamaus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Drezner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Pamaus.
Drezner throws a series of punches but Pamaus moves out of range.
Good shot there by Pamaus.
Pamaus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drezner's calf.
Sloppy strikes from Drezner. Those never looked like landing.
Drezner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pamaus under the eye.
Drezner checks a low kick from Pamaus.
Drezner tries to move into range but Pamaus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drezner moves in looking to clinch but Pamaus pushes him off.
Drezner misses with a wild combination.
Pamaus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drezner is out of range and Pamaus settles back down.
Drezner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pamaus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drezner tries to clinch there but Pamaus circles away.
Drezner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pamaus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drezner slips a jab from Pamaus.
Pamaus lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pamaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pamaus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drezner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zak Drezner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drezner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pamaus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pamaus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Drezner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drezner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Drezner drives through and clinches with Pamaus against the cage.
Pamaus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drezner up against the cage.
Drezner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drezner has Pamaus pressed against the cage, preventing Pamaus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drezner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Pamaus on the inside.
Drezner breaks the clinch.
Drezner tries to clinch up but Pamaus circles away and keeps his distance.
Drezner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drezner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pamaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pamaus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drezner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pamaus misses with a straight right.
Drezner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pamaus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pamaus thuds his shin into the meat of Drezner's side.
A telegraphed right hand from Pamaus misses the target.
Drezner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pamaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pamaus dodges the punch combination from Drezner.
Pamaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drezner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pamaus.
Pamaus just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Drezner catches Pamaus right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drezner, as that shot connected.
Drezner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pamaus can pounce on him.
Pamaus keeps Drezner at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aimo Pamaus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Drezner.
Drezner tries to clinch but Pamaus is having none of it.
Drezner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pamaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drezner throws a series of punches but Pamaus moves out of range.
Pamaus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drezner. Drezner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zak Drezner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pamaus thuds a left hand into Drezner's body.
Pamaus throws a push kick but Drezner slaps the foot to one side.
Drezner misses with a series of wild punches.
Pamaus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drezner misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Drezner coming out on top.
Drezner connects with a looping right hand.
Drezner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drezner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pamaus on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drezner avoids the body shot from Pamaus.
Drezner moves out of range of the body kick from Pamaus.
Aimo Pamaus is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner forces Pamaus back against the cage and clinches.
Pamaus scores with a hook to the body.
Drezner manages to break the clinch.
Drezner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pamaus.
Pamaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drezner rushes Pamaus and presses him up against the cage.
Drezner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drezner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pamaus under the eye.
Drezner moves in looking to clinch but Pamaus pushes him off.
Drezner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drezner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pamaus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pamaus misses with an uppercut.
Drezner is looking for the big counter here.
Drezner throws a hook but Pamaus avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pamaus.
Drezner tries to clinch but Pamaus is having none of it.
Drezner wants to clinch.
A cross from Drezner lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drezner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drezner throws a combination. Pamaus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pamaus lands with a cross.
Drezner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pamaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pamaus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pamaus tries to work over Drezner's front leg with a kick but Drezner checks it.
Pamaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pamaus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drezner in his tracks.
Drezner missing with a left hand there. Pamaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pamaus throws a sloppy head kick and Drezner moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pamaus, right into the meat.
A combination from Drezner does no damage.
Drezner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pamaus.
Pamaus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pamaus throws a big shot that misses.
Pamaus throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pamaus connects with a high kick.
A jab from Drezner misses.
Pamaus scores with a hook to the body. Drezner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drezner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Drezner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pamaus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pamaus misses with a straight right.
Drezner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pamaus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pamaus lands with a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pamaus.
Pamaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drezner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pamaus.
Drezner works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drezner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pamaus.
Pamaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pamaus connects with a solid leg kick.
Pamaus defending well as Drezner loads up on a big left hand.
Pamaus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pamaus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pamaus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pamaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drezner.
Pamaus misses with a hook
and Pamaus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drezner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pamaus backs up against the cage.
Pamaus is rocked!
Drezner has managed to clinch.
Oh Pamaus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A frustrated look appears on Pamaus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drezner blocking some punches.
Drezner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pamaus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drezner manages to break the clinch.
Pamaus throws a head kick but Drezner moves out of range.
Drezner drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Pamaus right on the button. Pamaus goes down! Drezner follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Drezner gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zak Drezner!
Zak Drezner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ...Baby one more time!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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237 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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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
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Newman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahokas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newman throws a combination that misses
and Ahokas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Newman as he connects with a hook.
Ahokas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahokas throws a combination. Newman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Nate Newman has been cut.
Newman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Newman throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahokas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Newman wants to clinch up but Ahokas keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Ahokas misses.
Newman lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahokas.
Ahokas misses with a hook. Newman ducked under it nicely.
Ahokas misses the shot to the body.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Newman.
Newman scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ahokas was covering up waiting for the punch and Newman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Newman wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.
Newman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ahokas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ahokas has escaped and now he's on top!
Newman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ahokas pushing down on Newman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ahokas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahokas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Newman tries to hold on but Ahokas pushes him away.
Ahokas lands a heavy elbow.
Newman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newman trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Newman is looking to pass into half guard but Ahokas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ahokas is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas postures up in Newman's guard and throws a big left but Newman blocks it.
Ahokas lands a couple of elbows.
Newman keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ahokas slips nicely into half guard.
Newman is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard.
Newman tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ahokas is trying to control. Newman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ahokas thows a huge punch but Newman dodges it nicely.
Newman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Newman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahokas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Newman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahokas throws a strike but Newman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Newman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juha Ahokas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nate Newman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ahokas with a nice cross.
Newman throws a hook but Ahokas avoids it easily.
Ahokas slips under a jab.
Newman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahokas.
Ahokas lands with a cross.
Ahokas misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Newman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Newman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahokas's waist but Ahokas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Newman off to one side.
Ahokas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newman.
Jab by Newman.
Newman misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahokas.
Ahokas tries to counter with a takedown but Newman is quick to defend against it.
Ahokas misses with an uppercut.
Newman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Juha Ahokas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Newman is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Ahokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahokas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newman scores with a hook to the body. Ahokas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahokas misses with a left hand
and Newman counters with a stiff right hand.
Newman moves away from the strike by Ahokas.
Newman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ahokas under the eye.
Ahokas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Ahokas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Newman working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newman is on top in guard.
Newman trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Juha Ahokas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ahokas dives on top into guard.
Newman looking for a sweep. Not yet Newman, not yet.
Ahokas trying to control but Newman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahokas cracks Newman with a solid left hand.
Newman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahokas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Newman's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahokas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ahokas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahokas throws a strike but Newman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Newman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Newman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newman trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Newman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Newman is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Newman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nate Newman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Newman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahokas gets caught flat footed, as Newman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Newman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Newman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahokas keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahokas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newman working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newman taking a break here but Ahokas is having none of it and regains half guard.
Newman wants to pass to mount but Ahokas is defending the position.
Newman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newman passes into side control, despite Ahokas's attempt to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahokas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ahokas is not content to let Newman control the position.
Newman staying calm.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
Newman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ahokas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Newman's guard! Nice work there by Ahokas!
Ahokas throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas controlling from the top position.
Ahokas trying to control but Newman is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Newman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Newman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Newman!
A very excited looking Nate Newman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Juha Ahokas stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sucker!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Payens comes to the cage accompanied by Rage against the machine - Bombtrack. Supermies is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: D12 - Fight Music. Simo Supermies has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hugues De Payens's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies misses with a shot to the body
and De Payens counters with a straight right hand.
De Payens tries to clinch but Supermies moves out of range.
Supermies has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Payens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Supermies tries to clinch but De Payens moves out of range.
Supermies clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Payens.
De Payens is working Supermies over against the cage.
De Payens lands a right hand.
Supermies tries a body shot but De Payens blocks it.
Supermies with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Payens scores a nice knee to the body.
Supermies looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from De Payens.
Good body shot from De Payens.
De Payens cracks Supermies with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Payens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Payens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Supermies is defending well for now.
De Payens lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, De Payens scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Payens tries to throw a body punch but Supermies avoids it by throwing De Payens back against the cage.
I was talking to De Payens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
De Payens with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Supermies backwards.
Supermies blocks a body shot from De Payens.
De Payens lands a body punch.
De Payens tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Payens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Supermies backwards.
De Payens connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
De Payens scores a nice knee to the body.
Supermies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from De Payens.
Nice body punch from De Payens - that landed with a thud.
De Payens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Supermiess head.
Supermies is trying to stall.
De Payens lands a hook that snaps the head of Supermies 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!
A left hand lands to the body for De Payens.
De Payens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Supermies is defending well for now.
De Payens lands a knee to the body.
De Payens gets through Supermies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Payens lands a hook that snaps the head of Supermies backwards.
De Payens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Payens struggles to land a body shot inside as Supermies controls his hands.
De Payens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Supermies backwards.
De Payens lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Payens lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Payens can't find room to land a body shot as Supermies controls the action.
De Payens lands a knee to the body.
De Payens lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Payens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from De Payens as the two fighters clinch.
De Payens cracks Supermies with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Payens.
De Payens with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Payens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Supermies backwards.
De Payens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Supermies backwards.
De Payens misses with a knee to the head.
De Payens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Supermiess head.
De Payens throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Payens digs a right hand into Supermies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Supermies's gas tank.
De Payens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from De Payens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Payens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Supermies is rocked!
De Payens is working Supermies over against the cage.
Supermies is still on wobbly legs! Can De Payens finish him?
De Payens with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Payens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Payens lands a big right hand that drops Supermies! The killer instinct kicks in and De Payens finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by De Payens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugues De Payens!
Hugues De Payens retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, Hugues De Payens took to the microphone: 'It's no secret that my opponent had the plan to take me down and lay and pray! Well I'm here and I'm the one who is victorious! Hemmo, you are like a hemmeroid, your time is not yet arrived. I admire your spirit, but not your fighting style, you are a human slug my friend! One love! Broken Ha'.
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