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CEC 83 : Never Scared PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Hamasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Hamasaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Hamasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Brown!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamasaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Hamasaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jordan Hamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Hamasaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamasaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Hamasaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Hamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamasaki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hamasaki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hamasaki has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hamasaki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Hamasaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Brown wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hamasaki controlling from the full mount.
Hamasaki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brown manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sloppy strikes there by Hamasaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hamasaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Hamasaki's leg but Hamasaki calmly moves out of range.
Brown tries for a takedown but Hamasaki circles away easily
and Hamasaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown looks gassed!
Brown looking for a takedown.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Hamasaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamasaki has managed to clinch.
Hamasaki breaks the clinch.
Hamasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Hamasaki shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Hamasaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hamasaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown clinches but Hamasaki breaks the clinch
and Hamasaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hamasaki has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hamasaki breaks from the clinch.
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hamasaki moves into the clinch.
Hamasaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Hamasaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Hamasaki wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki is looking to improve his position.
Hamasaki is trying to control but can't.
Hamasaki tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Hamasaki tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hamasaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hamasaki.
Hamasaki controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Hamasaki 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.
Hamasaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamasaki off to one side.
Hamasaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hamasaki is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Hamasaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hamasaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamasaki is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Hamasaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hamasaki trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Well, if Hamasaki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jordan Hamasaki just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Hamasaki counters by clinching up.
Hamasaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Hamasaki counter with a right hand.
Jordan Hamasaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Hamasaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Hamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamasaki fails with the takedown.
Hamasaki has a takedown stuffed.
Hamasaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamasaki is defended easily by Brown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamasaki.
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.
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamasaki keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamasaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hamasaki tries to get out of the position.
Hamasaki is concentrating on defense, preventing Brown from advancing position.
Hamasaki gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Hamasaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hamasaki clinches up against the cage.
Hamasaki lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Matt Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hamasaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hamasaki.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hamasaki manages to pull guard.
Brown prevents Hamasaki from getting back to his feet.
Hamasaki has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamasaki is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hamasaki controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown has his foot on Hamasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hamasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown wants to stand but Hamasaki is controlling the position.
Hamasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hamasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two 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.
Hamasaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Hamasaki from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hamasaki.
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hamasaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Hamasaki shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Hamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamasaki rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hamasaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hamasaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown manages to pull guard.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Hamasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hamasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki advances position into side control!
Brown tries to bench press Hamasaki off him but Hamasaki keeps the position.
Hamasaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hamasaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hamasaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Hamasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamasaki, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Hamasaki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Flannel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez has chosen Raised Fist - Words and Phrases as his entrance music. Mark Flannel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antonio Alvarez's chin.
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
Powerful |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Flannel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flannel tries a head kick but it misses.
Flannel drops Alvarez with a beautiful combination! Alvarez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Flannel is looking for the KO!
Alvarez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flannel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Flannel finish him?
Crack! A monster head kick from Flannel and Alvarez falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Flannel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mark Flannel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hansen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I dont believe a word. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will McRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen takes a jab right on the kisser.
McRoberts is looking to score with low kicks.
McRoberts throws a right hand that Hansen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hansen also avoids with ease.
No joy there for McRoberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hansen lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Will McRoberts has been cut.
Hansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRoberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for McRoberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hansen lands with an overhand left.
McRoberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hansen takes a swing at McRoberts's ribcage but misses.
Hansen checks a low kick from McRoberts.
McRoberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hansen wants to break free but McRoberts has control.
Hansen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McRoberts has him pressed against the cage.
McRoberts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hansen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McRoberts fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from McRoberts does no damage.
Hansen swings for the body but McRoberts moves out of range.
McRoberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hansen lands a left and a right that send McRoberts crashing to the mat, dazed. Hansen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McRoberts is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from McRoberts misses.
The fighters circle, before Hansen throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into McRoberts's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hansen lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Roger Hansen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Magnussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Sjogras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnussen comes to the cage accompanied by Bloody Beetroots - Butter. 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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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Magnussen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Sjogras!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnussen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Johannes Sjogras has been cut.
Magnussen throws a series of punches but Sjogras moves out of range.
Magnussen connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnussen lands the left hand.
Sjogras throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sjogras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magnussen stuffs the takedown attempt from Sjogras. Sjogras gets slowly back to his feet.
Magnussen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sjogras defends it nicely.
Sjogras takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sjogras stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magnussen.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Magnussen! Sjogras is out on his feet! Magnussen rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Sjogras is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Sjogras is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Magnussen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Mattila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Swan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Mattila!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swan takes a swing at Mattila's ribcage but misses.
Swan misses with the combination.
Mattila fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mattila tries to close the distance and clinch but Swan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swan misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mattila.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mattila is defended easily by Swan.
Swan jabs Mattila right on the nose. Mattila blinks but takes it well.
Swan dips to his left and cracks Mattila with an uppercut!
Swan lands a two punch combo.
Mattila pushes Swan away with a front kick.
Mattila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swan sprawls well. Swan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mattila gets slowly back to his feet.
Damian Swan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Mattila.
Mattila throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swan's waist but Swan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mattila off to one side.
Mattila walks into a straight right hand from Swan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mattila.
Mattila looks gassed!
Mattila throws a head kick but Swan moves out of range.
Mattila doesn't manage to clinch there - Swan circles away.
A combination from Swan does no damage.
Swan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Swan misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swan trying to land knees to the body.
Swan breaks the clinch.
Mattila closes the distance but Swan moves to the side
and Swan counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Markus Mattila has been cut.
Swan thuds a left hand into Mattila's body.
Damian Swan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swan throws a series of punches but Mattila moves out of range.
Mattila is trying desperately to land a takedown but Swan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mattila.
Swan throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Mattila colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Swan as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Mattila is left battered and dazed whilst Swan and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Swan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Turma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Turma!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Jack Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turma lands a jab to the nose.
Turma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turma lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turma closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Johnson out cold! Johnson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teppo Turma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums's entrance music is Siegreicher Marsch - Amon Amarth. A fine choice. Hansen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 3 days grace: Riot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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265 lbs
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260 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jens Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Biggums.
It looks like Jens Hansen has been cut.
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!
Hansen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Biggums's guard.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Biggums is keeping the position.
Hansen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Biggums knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hansen on the ground.
Hansen stopping the sweep attempt from Biggums.
Biggums trying to control the position here.
Biggums on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Biggums tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hansen walks into a straight right hand from Biggums.
Hansen fails to land the takedown.
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Biggums swinging wildly here.
Biggums lands a slapping body shot.
Hansen looks gassed!
Hansen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggums lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Biggums.
Hansen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biggums.
Biggums really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Biggums works Hansen's body with a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Biggums scores with a four punch combination!
Biggums drops Hansen with a beautiful combination! Hansen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Biggums is looking for the KO!
Hansen is rocked!
Biggums connects with a superb combination that knocks Hansen out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Biggums before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hansen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyrone Biggums!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slim Shadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitinen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Ilkka Laitinen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Slim Shadie's chin.
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162 lbs
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164 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Shadie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laitinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Shadie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shadie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shadie fails to land the takedown.
Shadie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Shadie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadie misses with a hook. Laitinen ducked under it nicely.
Laitinen lands a right hook to the body.
Shadie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laitinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Shadie. Shadie gets slowly back to his feet.
Shadie blocks a low kick nicely.
Shadie throws a sloppy body shot
and Laitinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Laitinen throws an overhand right that lands on Shadie's shoulder, as Shadie tries to avoid the shot.
Shadie shoots in looking for a takedown. Laitinen tries to sprawl out of it but Shadie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laitinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shadie throws a hook but Laitinen avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Laitinen. No joy for Shadie on that attempt.
Shadie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laitinen avoids it really well and circles away.
Laitinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Shadie off the cage and back into rage.
Laitinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laitinen takes a swing at Shadie's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Shadie with that takedown attempt.
Shadie checks a leg kick.
Shadie shoots in but Laitinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shadie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Shadie crashes against the mat.
Laitinen can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laitinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shadie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Laitinen to see if he's OK.
Shadie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Laitinen is avoiding damage well.
Laitinen is looking to regain half guard here but Shadie keeps moving and retains side control.
Shadie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Laitinen is looking for a sweep.
Shadie landing strikes.
Laitinen is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadie moves into full mount!
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!
Laitinen tries to lock up and control but Shadie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Laitinen?
Shadie goes for an armbar but Laitinen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Laitinen.
Laitinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shadie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shadie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laitinen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shadie.
Shadie is looking for a sweep.
Laitinen decides to stand back up. Laitinen steps back and let's Shadie get back to his feet.
Shadie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laitinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ilkka Laitinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Shadie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shadie shoots in for a takedown but Laitinen shows good takedown defense.
Shadie defending well as Laitinen loads up on a big left hand.
Laitinen connects with a looping right hand.
Slim Shadie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Laitinen misses.
Laitinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Laitinen. No joy for Shadie on that attempt.
Shadie shoots in but Laitinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shadie punishes Laitinen's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shadie fails with the takedown.
Laitinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Laitinen there.
Shadie scores with a takedown into Laitinen's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laitinen managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shadie shoots in looking for a takedown. Laitinen tries to sprawl out of it but Shadie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laitinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shadie closes the distance and clinches up with Laitinen, looking for a takedown. Shadie pushes Laitinen against the cage but Laitinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laitinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laitinen throws a body punch but Shadie moves out of range.
Laitinen throws a shot from downtown. Shadie moves away and avoids it.
Shadie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Shadie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laitinen tries to avoid it but Shadie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laitinen to the ground. Laitinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laitinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Shadie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shadie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen scores with a punch to the head.
Shadie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shadie is rocked!
Shadie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laitinen.
Oh Shadie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laitinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Shadie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shadie seems to have got his legs back now.
Laitinen misses with a few strikes there.
Shadie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ilkka Laitinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Laitinen as Shadie shoots in.
Laitinen throws a jab when Shadie was well out of range.
Shadie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laitinen defends it nicely.
Laitinen throws a shot from downtown. Shadie moves away and avoids it.
Shadie ducks right into an uppercut from Laitinen.
Shadie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laitinen counters with a big right hand! Oh Shadie is in trouble here! Laitinen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilkka Laitinen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Ruohonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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183 lbs
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170 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Ruohonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Napoleon Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Napoleon Dynamite has been cut.
Ruohonen lands a body shot.
Ruohonen wants to clinch.
Ruohonen dodges the punch combination from Dynamite.
Ruohonen misses with a double jab
and Ruohonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruohonen misses with a combination
and Dynamite counters with a straight right hand.
Ruohonen drives through and clinches with Dynamite against the cage.
Ruohonen tries a knee to the head but Dynamite blocks it.
Ruohonen lands a nice elbow.
Dynamite manages to break the clinch.
Dynamite dodges the punch combination from Ruohonen.
Dynamite avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruohonen scores with a push kick.
Dynamite ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruohonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dynamite. Dynamite obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruohonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruohonen is breathing heavily.
Dynamite tries to bum rush Ruohonen with a series of wild strikes but Ruohonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruohonen stalks Dynamite and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dynamite's face. Dynamite staggers backwards, shaken.
Ruohonen closes the distance but Dynamite moves to the side
and Dynamite counters with an outside leg kick.
Dynamite lands with a good body shot.
Dynamite connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruohonen. Ruohonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruohonen takes one to the chin there.
Dynamite dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruohonen. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dynamite lunges at Ruohonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruohonen's hand.
Ruohonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dynamite throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruohonen.
Dynamite stalks Ruohonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ruohonen's face. Ruohonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Dynamite thumps Ruohonen with a low kick.
Dynamite scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pasi Ruohonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dynamite. That's going to slow Ruohonen down.
Dynamite looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen throws a sloppy head kick and Dynamite moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Dynamite.
Dynamite drops Ruohonen with a beautiful combination! Ruohonen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dynamite is looking for the KO!
Ruohonen is rocked!
Dynamite lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Ruohonen is looking to close the distance but Dynamite sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Ruohonen crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Ruohonen is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Napoleon Dynamite!
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