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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Gunvaldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fletcher Leone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leone has chosen "Diesel Blues" by Jim Johnston as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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295 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Gunvaldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fletcher Leone!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunvaldsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Gunvaldsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leone on the ground.
Leone looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gunvaldsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It looks like Fletcher Leone has been cut.
Still in half guard, Gunvaldsson seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gunvaldsson connects with a nice short shot to Leone's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunvaldsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That has opened up Fletcher Leone's cut even more.
Ground and pound from Gunvaldsson.
The cut above Fletcher Leone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fletcher Leone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bjorn Gunvaldsson!
A determined Bjorn Gunvaldsson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Fletcher Leone was interviewed post fight and said 'It doesn't matter if you win or lose, you still in charge of your legacy!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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, Eric Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Sanchez lands a jab.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Walker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Eric Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez cracks Walker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker scores with a kick to the body.
Walker lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Walker to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Walker looks to clinch but Sanchez throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Walker taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Victor Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mahmoud Kipunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Sun Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahmoud Kipunga looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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130 lbs
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143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahmoud Kipunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Sun Ju!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kipunga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ju sprawls well. Ju wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kipunga gets slowly back to his feet.
Ju is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kipunga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ju doesn't seem bothered though.
Kipunga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kipunga fails with a takedown attempt.
And Ju tries to counter it with a takedown but Kipunga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahmoud Kipunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kipunga is defended easily by Ju.
Ju drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kipunga defends it well.
Kipunga is breathing heavily.
Kipunga misses with a takedown attempt - Ju sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ju tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kipunga rushes Ju and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ju blocks the elbow strike.
Ju pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ju looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kipunga passes into side control.
Ju is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kipunga off and has taken his back!
Kipunga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ju somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Ju is landing with strikes from the back.
Kipunga avoids the strikes from Ju.
Ju missing with punches from the back.
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!
Ju misses with punches from the back.
Kipunga is taking damage to the body and head.
Ju connects with a big shot to the side of Kipunga's head.
Ju throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kipunga could be in trouble here!
Kipunga grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Ju misses with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ju not allowing Kipunga to control his hands.
Kipunga is taking damage to the body and head.
The referee is taking a good look at Kipunga as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ju!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ju. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ju.
Ju missing with punches from the back.
Kipunga is trapped and Ju is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kipunga rolls, trying to escape but Ju keeps control of the position.
Ju is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ju is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kipunga is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kim Sun Ju!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bragi Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bragi Ragnarson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bragi Ragnarson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson lands a right hook to the body.
Ragnarson 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.
Ragnarson lands a lovely overhand right.
Bob takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ragnarson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ragnarson misses with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Bob has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ragnarson throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bob doesn't seem bothered though.
Ragnarson misses with an uppercut. Bob saw that one coming.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt
and Ragnarson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bob dives in and grabs Ragnarson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ragnarson pushes down on Bob's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Ragnarson on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob fails to pull guard.
Ragnarson breaks from the clinch.
Bob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarson.
Bob half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ragnarson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ragnarson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bob shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ragnarson cracks Bob with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bob looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ragnarson finish him?
Bob is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarson moves in close and cracks Bob with a massive right hand! Bob, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Ragnarson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bragi Ragnarson!
A relieved looking Bragi Ragnarson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Migoy Maiza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes to the cage accompanied by American Encore. Migoy Maiza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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283 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Solid chin |
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doyle Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Migoy Maiza!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maiza throws a poor cross that misses
so Hawk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hawk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maiza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maiza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawk is aware though and is defending well.
Maiza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawk is aware though and is defending well.
Hawk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maiza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maiza sneaks out the side door and pushes Hawk away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Maiza swings away with a body shot that misses
so Hawk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maiza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily.
Hawk is trying for a kimura here. Maiza looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hawk wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Doyle Hawk!
A less than humble Doyle Hawk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe County (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Fransson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe County!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Fransson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
County bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fransson closes this distance looking for a takedown but County circles away.
Fransson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by County.
Fransson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches County napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fransson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fransson throwing strikes but County manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fransson is trying to control County's posture but County avoids it.
Fransson is trying to escape the position but County is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fransson can do anything to dispel that myth.
County in side control, throwing shots but Fransson defends.
County is staying tight to Fransson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fransson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but County wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fransson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fransson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but County is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fransson is looking to improve his position but County isn't that keen on the idea.
Fransson tries to hold on but County postures up.
Fransson is looking to improve his position but County isn't that keen on the idea.
Fransson keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
County tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fransson wants to control but County is having none of it.
County controlling from mount.
Fransson is looking to improve his position but County isn't that keen on the idea.
Fransson wants to hold on but County pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
County content just to control the position here.
Fransson can't escape the position.
Fransson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as County tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fransson wants to control but County is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
County tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fransson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fransson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
County controlling from the full mount.
Fransson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
County keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fransson strikes from the bottom but County passes into mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fransson wants to hold on but County pushes him away.
County controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe County 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.
County stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and County wants it to stay on the feet.
As Fransson tries to get set, County tries to push him back and clinch up but Fransson manages to avoid the attempt.
County shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fransson as he avoids it easily.
County connects with an inside leg kick.
Fransson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
County pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fransson is out of range and County settles back down.
Fransson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from County.
County has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fransson wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County slowing the pace effectively.
Fransson jumps guard but County stands there with Fransson around his waist. Fransson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
County stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fransson is trying to break free.
Fransson wants to stall.
County misses with a punch to the body.
Fransson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. County just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Fransson.
A left hand lands to the body for County.
Fransson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fransson jumps guard but County stands there with Fransson around his waist. Fransson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
County lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Roger Fransson has been cut.
Fransson looking for a takedown.
County works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
County stalling the fight.
County working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fransson can't get the takedown.
Fransson goes for a takedown attempt but County pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
County closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
County throws an elbow that misses.
County stops a takedown attempt from Fransson.
Fransson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fransson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. County is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fransson is trying to pull guard but County turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
County pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for County to work.
Come on County - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
County gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
County gets a trip takedown into half guard.
County will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
County perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fransson has a hand on County's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. County takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fransson is looking to improve his position but County isn't that keen on the idea.
Fransson wants to hold on but County pushes him away.
Fransson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fransson wants to hold on but County pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe County dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Fransson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
County scores with a jab. Fransson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
County throws a chopping leg kick but Fransson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
County gets a clinch.
Fransson fails to pull guard.
County is struggling to control the position.
County manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
County stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on County - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
County stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with County for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe County.
County uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fransson.
County clinches up against the cage.
Fransson is working for takedown but County is calmly controlling the position for now.
County slows down the pace here.
Fransson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fransson has County pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. County manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Fransson.
County makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fransson is trying to break free.
Fransson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. County gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fransson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from County.
Fransson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables County to keep the fight standing.
County taking a breather.
County working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fransson tries to pull guard but County won't allow it.
Fransson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but County pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fransson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
County has Fransson pressed against the cage.
Fransson tries to pull guard but County holds him up against the cage and eventually Fransson drops back down to his feet.
County pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fransson has had enough of the clinch but County keeps him there for the moment.
Fransson drops down looking for an ankle pick but County pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joe County seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fransson tries to score a power double leg takedown but County sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fransson somewhat.
Fransson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fransson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fransson fails with a takedown attempt.
County closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fransson taking a breather.
Fransson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
County has Fransson pushed against the cage.
County will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fransson up against the cage.
County seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Good body shot from County.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fransson tries to pull guard but County forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
County turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Roger Fransson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
County taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe County showed his dominance in that final round.
Well County has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe County!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gornik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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22
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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18
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Gornik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Horvat!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gornik drops Horvat with a beautiful combination! Horvat stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gornik is looking for the KO!
Horvat is rocked!
It looks like Alex Horvat has been cut.
Gornik shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Horvat is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Michael Gornik!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Vsevolod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Bere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ben Bere was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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289 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Vsevolod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Bere!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bere tries to keep at a distance but Vsevolod has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bere blocking some punches.
Bere blocks a body shot from Vsevolod.
Bere managing to block the knees to the body from Vsevolod.
Bere on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bere gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bere is trying to control. Vsevolod wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vsevolod looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vsevolod looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bere missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bere missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vsevolod has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bere. Oh but Vsevolod has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bere goes limp - he's gone! Vsevolod jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boris Vsevolod!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Boris Vsevolod made sure he mentioned On Tap, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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