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FEN 032 Business vs Boothe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dale La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Kaufmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Grande comes to the cage accompanied by What are you waiting FOR!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dale La Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Kaufmann!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaufmann drives through with a takedown into La Grande's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kaufmann sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaufmann should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kaufmann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaufmann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
La Grande is refusing to be controlled, as Kaufmann sits in half guard.
Kaufmann tries to stand but can't do so whilst La Grande controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kaufmann manages to move to mount!
La Grande on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if La Grande tries to get out of the position.
Kaufmann wants to stand but La Grande is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmann working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kaufmann jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but La Grande manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kaufmann wants to control but La Grande is keeping him busy.
Kaufmann misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kaufmann tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kaufmann goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, La Grande has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kaufmann but great work by La Grande.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Grande tries to stand but Kaufmann is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Kaufmann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaufmann tries to bench press La Grande off him but La Grande keeps the position.
Kaufmann is trying to get back to his feet.
Kaufmann manages to get back to half guard.
La Grande wants to stand up but Kaufmann is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann is trying to maintain the position but La Grande is very close to passing his half guard.
La Grande knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaufmann on the ground.
Kaufmann gets full guard.
Kaufmann working a defensive guard but La Grande manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kaufmann is looking for a sweep.
La Grande wants to stand but Kaufmann is controlling his arm.
Kaufmann can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaufmann striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
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.
Kaufmann can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kaufmann pushes La Grande away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, La Grande gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
La Grande fails with the takedown.
La Grande tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaufmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten La Grande somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Grande blocks a head kick by Kaufmann.
La Grande drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kaufmann sprawls and moves away.
La Grande closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - La Grande lands in his opponent's guard.
Kaufmann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Kaufmann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaufmann throws a sloppy head kick and La Grande moves out of range easily.
La Grande fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaufmann avoids it really well and circles away.
A slow jab from Kaufmann misses its intended target.
La Grande dives in for a single leg takedown but Kaufmann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
La Grande shoots for a takedown but Kaufmann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale La Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaufmann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kaufmann is working for a kimura but La Grande is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufmann stops La Grande from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmann wants to free his trapped foot but La Grande is holding on for dear life with his legs.
La Grande is looking to escape.
Kaufmann controlling the action here.
Kaufmann wants to stand but La Grande has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kaufmann is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaufmann is trying to control the action in half guard but La Grande is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kaufmann slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kaufmann tries to close the distance and clinch but La Grande swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Grande shoots for a takedown but Kaufmann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
La Grande tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaufmann swivels and escapes.
La Grande gets a double leg takedown into Kaufmann's guard.
Kaufmann looking to control.
La Grande wants to get up but he can't break Kaufmann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kaufmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. La Grande gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
La Grande has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
La Grande tries to stand but Kaufmann is controlling from the bottom.
Kaufmann has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think La Grande should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kaufmann has tightened it up now! La Grande should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aaron Kaufmann!
In defeat, Dale La Grande stepped up to the mic, saying 'Life's a BITCH!!!I mean a Beach...ohh and I will be back for the Title!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Clack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Schwarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Clack has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
10 - 10 - 2 |
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188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Clack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Schwarz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarz has his takedown stuffed
and Clack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schwarz's knee momentarily.
Schwarz gets caught napping as Clack dives in and scores a takedown. Schwarz manages to retain guard.
Clack wants to pass the guard but Schwarz is keeping the position.
Clack landing with the ground and pound.
Clack postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clack's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clack's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwarz, not yet.
Clack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schwarz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Clack postures up.
Clack postures up and lands a big shot to Schwarz's brow.
Schwarz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schwarz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clack controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schwarz's head.
Schwarz is rocked!
Clack gets to his feet and stands over Schwarz, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Schwarz felt that one! Clack unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Schwarz from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Clack!
Our winner, Kenny Clack, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spanky Spangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juicy Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spangler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is WHITE LIGHTNING-by AB. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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265 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spanky Spangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juicy Jay!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spangler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Spangler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jay.
Jay shoots and misses
and Spangler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spangler as he avoids it easily.
Spanky Spangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juicy Jay.
Jay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Spangler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooh!!! Spangler has knocked Jay down with a huge combo! Spangler steps away and waves a wobbly Jay back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jay is rocked!
It looks like Juicy Jay has been cut.
Spangler is stalking Jay. Jay circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Spangler, and it's lights out! Jay really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spanky Spangler!
Spanky Spangler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Gaslight Anthem - Boxer. 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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274 lbs
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260 lbs
36 - 18 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buddy Guy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guy did well to prevent Adams getting side control.
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.
Adams seems to be working for a kimura but Guy defends the submission attempt.
Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guy is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold.
Adams slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy is concentrating on defense, preventing Adams from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to pass to full mount but Guy defends it.
Adams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adams trying to mount his opponent but Guy defends it.
Guy trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Adams trying to control the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Guy won't allow Adams to pass to mount.
Guy manages to get to full guard.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams passes into half guard.
Guy is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Adams is thwarting Guy's attempts to control the position.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Guy is defending well.
Guy is in trouble now - Adams has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy is working to get back to half guard.
Guy tries to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
Adams looking to secure an arm triangle but Guy defends it well.
Guy tries to lock up and control but Adams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Adams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams looking to score a takedown here. Guy is defending well but Adams drives through and ends up in Guy's guard.
Adams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guy's guard.
Adams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Guy!
Guy is controlling an arm, preventing Adams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams looking to control but Guy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adams goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Guy turns into him and now he's in Adams's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guy can do to turn this around?
Adams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guy is aware though and is defending well.
Guy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Adams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Guy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adams looking to score a takedown here. Guy is defending well but Adams drives through and ends up in Guy's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to move into half guard but instead Guy has managed to sweep!
Guy postures up.
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is trying to keep Guy in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Adams dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Adams gets the takedown into side control.
Adams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Adams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams trying to control the position but Guy is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams works to advance to full mount. Guy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Adams tries to control but Guy wriggling away.
Adams goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Guy turns into him and now he's in Adams's guard.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Adams is adopting a defensive guard.
Gregory Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Adams managing to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Guy trying to control the position here.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buddy Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Guy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adams 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 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Adams!
Gregory Adams decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Kopejtka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IT Cant Be (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). IT Cant Be acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Douglas Kopejtka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, IT Cant Be!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cant Be walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kopejtka punishes Cant Be's body with a nice straight punch.
Cant Be takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cant Be closes the distance and pushes Kopejtka back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cant Be throws an elbow but misses.
Kopejtka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kopejtka shoots in for a takedown but Cant Be shows good takedown defense.
Kopejtka clobbers Cant Be with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kopejtka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cant Be gets a clinch.
Kopejtka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Cant Be moves into the clinch.
Cant Be leaning against his opponent.
Cant Be misses with a punch to the body.
Kopejtka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cant Be throws a punch but it's blocked by Kopejtka.
Cant Be is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cant Be prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kopejtka breaks from the clinch.
Cant Be takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kopejtka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kopejtka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cant Be has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kopejtka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kopejtka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kopejtka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cant Be takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kopejtka feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Cant Be crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Douglas Kopejtka!
An out of breath Douglas Kopejtka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hery Rabemananjara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Blade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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205 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Hery Rabemananjara!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Rabemananjara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rabemananjara.
Blade looks to throw the jab but Rabemananjara is out of range.
Blade wants to slow Rabemananjara down by chopping away at his legs.
Rabemananjara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rabemananjara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blade.
Rabemananjara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blade lands a head kick!
Blade throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade misses with a hook
and Rabemananjara counters with a nice body shot.
Blade rushes Rabemananjara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rabemananjara will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blade up against the cage.
Blade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade cracks Rabemananjara with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Blade fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rabemananjara tries to stall but Blade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blade.
Blade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blade lands with a straight right. Rabemananjara didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Blade misses
and Blade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rabemananjara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rabemananjara slaps away a takedown attempt from Blade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blade scores with a jab. Rabemananjara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rabemananjara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blade misses with a body shot
letting Rabemananjara counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blade staying out of range there.
Blade works Rabemananjara's body with a nice hook.
Blade lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blade misses with a double jab
and Rabemananjara counters with a stiff right hand.
Rabemananjara ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
Blade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blade throws a lazy uppercut
and Rabemananjara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blade misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade rushes Rabemananjara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rabemananjara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blade taking a breather.
Rabemananjara lands a right hand.
Blade working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rabemananjara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blade throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Blade.
Rabemananjara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blade lands an uppercut.
Blade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blade lands a hook that snaps the head of Rabemananjara backwards.
Rabemananjara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rabemananjara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blade scores with a shoulder strike.
Rabemananjara will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blade up against the cage.
Rabemananjara looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blade.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Blade.
Blade lands an elbow inside that Rabemananjara shrugs off.
Rabemananjara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blade as Rabemananjara tries to tie him up.
Blade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rabemananjara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blade throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Blade dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rabemananjara counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rabemananjara.
A right hook to the body lands for Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rabemananjara content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hery Rabemananjara.
Blade misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Rabemananjara misses.
Blade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabemananjara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rabemananjara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blade throws a right hand that misses
and Rabemananjara counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rabemananjara.
Blade connects with a right hand. Rabemananjara shakes it off.
Blade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rabemananjara ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabemananjara takes one to the side of the head.
Blade throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rabemananjara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rabemananjara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabemananjara throws out a counter right but Blade avoids it with no problem.
Blade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rabemananjara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blade tried to score with a low kick but Rabemananjara checks it.
Rabemananjara tries to counter with a clinch but Blade shakes him off and moves away.
Blade misses with a wild combination.
Blade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rabemananjara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabemananjara tries to counter with a clinch but Blade shakes him off and moves away.
Blade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rabemananjara counters by moving into the clinch.
Blade's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blade misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blade is looking to break free of the clinch but Rabemananjara has double underhooks.
Rabemananjara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rabemananjara blocking some punches.
Rabemananjara scores with a shot to the side of Blade's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabemananjara stalling the fight.
Rabemananjara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rabemananjara misses with a punch to the body.
Rabemananjara lands a hook that snaps the head of Blade backwards.
Blade has Rabemananjara pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Blade pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rabemananjara tumbling to the mat - Blade dives into Rabemananjara's guard.
Rabemananjara keeping moving, preventing Blade from controlling successfully.
Rabemananjara controlling Blade's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabemananjara being controlled here, momentarily.
Blade continues to stall.
Rabemananjara is looking to sweep but instead, Blade has passed into half guard.
Blade is pressing down on Rabemananjara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rabemananjara is holding on for now.
Blade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blade in particular looking to stall.
Rabemananjara is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Blade 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.
Blade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Blade will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Blade misses with a right hand
and Rabemananjara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rabemananjara slips under a jab from Blade.
Blade misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Rabemananjara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rabemananjara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blade to score with a decent uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Rabemananjara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rabemananjara! But no joy.
Blade with a hook.
Blade throws out a loose jab but Rabemananjara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rabemananjara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blade.
Blade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade misses with a hook
and Rabemananjara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Blade's head coaches at O'Brannigans MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Blade backs off Rabemananjara throws a huge counter combo but Blade manages to avoid it all.
Rabemananjara avoids the body shot from Blade.
Rabemananjara wants to counter with a clinch but Blade pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rabemananjara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blade thows a leg kick but Rabemananjara checks it
and Blade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rabemananjara ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
Blade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rabemananjara tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blade looks to throw a body kick
and Rabemananjara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blade throws a leg kick
and Rabemananjara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blade throws a leg kick that misses.
Rabemananjara throws out a counter right but Blade avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blade. Rabemananjara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rabemananjara tries to counter with a clinch but Blade shakes him off and moves away.
Blade throws an off balance right hand
and Rabemananjara counters with a stiff right hand.
Blade scores with a leg kick.
Blade throws a wild body kick that Rabemananjara sees coming a mile off.
Rabemananjara tries to counter with a clinch but Blade shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara moves away from the strike by Blade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Blade misses
and Rabemananjara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rabemananjara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rabemananjara wants to counter with a clinch but Blade pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Blade misses the target.
Rabemananjara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blade.
Some bone on bone action there as Rabemananjara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rabemananjara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rabemananjara! But no joy.
Blade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rabemananjara's hands.
Blade misses with an uppercut
and Rabemananjara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blade misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rabemananjara to counter with a crisp jab.
Jake Blade is winning the standup battle so far.
Blade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rabemananjara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabemananjara slips a straight right by Blade.
Rabemananjara tries to counter with a clinch but Blade shakes him off and moves away.
Blade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rabemananjara under the eye.
Blade rushes Rabemananjara and presses him up against the cage.
Blade throws a punch but it's blocked by Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara tries to throw a body punch but Blade avoids it by throwing Rabemananjara back against the cage.
Blade stalling in the clinch but Rabemananjara improves position.
Blade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rabemananjara ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
Rabemananjara throws out a counter right but Blade avoids it with no problem.
Blade misses with a looping right.
Blade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rabemananjara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blade misses with a left hand
and Rabemananjara counters with a right hand to the body.
Rabemananjara takes one to the side of the head.
Rabemananjara checks a leg kick.
Rabemananjara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabemananjara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Blade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blade gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rabemananjara counters with a left to the body.
Blade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rabemananjara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blade misses with a straight left.
Rabemananjara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rabemananjara circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Rabemananjara checks a leg kick.
Rabemananjara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blade misses with a hook.
A big left from Blade misses.
Hery Rabemananjara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rabemananjara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blade.
Rabemananjara wants to counter the offense by Blade and move into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Blade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blade 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Blade!
A relieved looking Jake Blade 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 Matt Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sofoklis Aristotelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Weston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sofoklis Aristotelis's chin.
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235 lbs
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265 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sofoklis Aristotelis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aristotelis's sensitive parts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aristotelis!
Aristotelis ducks under a wild hook from Weston.
Weston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aristotelis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Weston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aristotelis looks to land a combination. Weston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weston misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weston.
Aristotelis scores with a jab to the body.
Weston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weston misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weston swings for the body but Aristotelis moves out of range.
It seemed like Aristotelis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aristotelis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weston swats away the attempt to clinch by Aristotelis.
Weston throws a looping overhand right but Aristotelis ducks down to avoid it.
Aristotelis moves out of range as Weston strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston throws a body shot but no joy.
Weston throws a sloppy head kick and Aristotelis moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Aristotelis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aristotelis looks to land a body kick but Weston moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Aristotelis.
A big left from Weston misses.
Aristotelis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Weston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aristotelis works over Weston's head and body with a nice combination.
Aristotelis throws a lazy uppercut
and Weston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weston is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Aristotelis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Aristotelis is looking to clinch but Weston is avoiding it.
As Aristotelis backs away, Weston returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Weston throws a head kick that misses.
Aristotelis misses with a double jab
and Weston counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston blocks an elbow strike.
Aristotelis misses with an elbow over the top.
Aristotelis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Weston avoids the elbow strike from Aristotelis, against the cage.
Aristotelis tries a body shot but Weston blocks it.
Weston blocks the elbow strike.
Aristotelis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Weston throws a head punch that misses.
Aristotelis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weston lands with a right to the head.
Weston blocks the elbow strike.
Weston lands a body shot.
Aristotelis lands an elbow that stopped Weston in his tracks for a moment.
Weston blocks an elbow strike.
Aristotelis throws a punch but it's blocked by Weston.
Aristotelis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Weston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weston scores with a shot to the side of Aristotelis's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weston wants to stall.
Aristotelis lands an elbow just above Weston 's eye.
Weston misses with the head strike.
Weston blocks an elbow strike.
Weston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aristotelis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weston throws a punch but it's blocked by Aristotelis.
Weston taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Weston throws a head punch that misses.
Weston takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Matt Weston has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aristotelis.
Weston is rocked!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oh Weston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aristotelis lands a big right hand that drops Weston! The killer instinct kicks in and Aristotelis finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Aristotelis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sofoklis Aristotelis!
Sofoklis Aristotelis really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GREEN!160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Tokoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokoro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boomtastic. 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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154 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mister Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hideo Tokoro!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average misses with a looping right.
Tokoro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Average misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Average.
A left lands for Tokoro.
Tokoro clinches.
Average can't find room to land a body shot as Tokoro controls the action.
Tokoro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Average.
Tokoro has clasped his hands together around Average's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tokoro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Tokoro tries for a kimura but Average is defending well.
Tokoro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Average has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Tokoro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Average knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tokoro has hold of Average's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Average tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tokoro cranks the arm and Average screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Average, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hideo Tokoro!
Hideo Tokoro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideya Kaayi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hideya Kaayi enters the cage!
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217 lbs
25 - 14 - 1 |
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193 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Le Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideya Kaayi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaayi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaayi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner avoids the body shot from Kaayi.
Kaayi thuds a left hand into Banner's body.
Kaayi slips under a jab from Banner.
Kaayi looks to land a body kick but Banner moved away.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Hideya Kaayi has been cut.
Kaayi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaayi blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Banner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Banner managing to block the knees to the body from Kaayi.
Banner lands a right hand.
Banner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaayi backwards.
Kaayi is rocked!
Banner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaayi is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaayi.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner throws a big uppercut that drops Kaayi! More strikes from Banner and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kaayi lies dazed against the cage as Banner celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Le Banner!
Jerome Le Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Hideya Kaayi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Sanitarium - Warzone'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Business (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
19 - 7 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monkey Business!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Boothe!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Business closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boothe struggling a bit here.
Business tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Business has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boothe wants to control but Business postures up.
Business tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Business moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boothe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Business will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Business tries for a kimura but Boothe is defending well.
Business fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Business is trying to get an arm triangle but Boothe is defending well.
Business is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boothe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Business is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boothe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boothe is looking for a sweep.
Business wants to control but Boothe is keeping him busy.
Business thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Business tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boothe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Business but great work by Boothe.
Boothe trying to control the action but Business is working from the bottom.
Business is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Business manages to get back to half guard.
Business looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Business wants to get back to full guard but Boothe has mounted him!
Business is looking to get to half guard.
Business reaches up to try and control the position but Boothe seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Business rolls and tries to escape and now Boothe has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Business wants to control his opponent's hands but Boothe gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Business right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monkey Business dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Business shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've been informed that Boothe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boothe is on top in guard.
Business managing to control the position.
Boothe postures up.
Business is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boothe can do to turn this around?
Business throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business wants to sweep here but Boothe controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boothe manages to get himself to full guard.
Business wants to pass the guard but Boothe is keeping the position.
Business postures up.
Monkey Business overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Business trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Business trying to control but Boothe is working from the bottom.
Boothe wants to sweep here but Business controlling him for the moment.
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.
Business showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boothe pulls Business in close to prevent any damage.
Business looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Business has gone for a leg lock! Boothe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Business's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boothe is one step ahead there.
Business working a defensive guard here.
Boothe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Business is trying to keep Boothe in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Business closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Business is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Boothe still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Boothe has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Business struggling a bit here.
Business manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Business punching from the bottom.
Business is looking for a sweep. Boothe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boothe in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monkey Business dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Business throws a head kick that misses.
Business drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Business preventing the sweep.
Business has gone for a leg lock! Boothe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Business's guard.
Boothe tries to free his leg and advance position but Business is retaining full guard.
Business has Boothe pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boothe has passed into half guard!
Business is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe prevents Business from improving his position.
Business looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Business gets full guard.
Thomas Boothe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Business has an active guard here but Boothe has managed to pass into half guard.
Business has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boothe is working away from the top position though.
Business wants to improve his position but Boothe is controlling well.
Business wants to control but Boothe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boothe trying to control from half guard but Business is working away.
Boothe is thwarting Business's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Business feints and as Boothe raises his hands in defense, Business changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boothe wants to sweep but no luck.
Boothe controls Business momentarily but Business frees himself.
Business passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Business goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boothe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Business's guard! Nice work there by Boothe!
Business trying to keep a closed guard but Boothe is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Business throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boothe uses it to pass to side control.
Business gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Business really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boothe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Business to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boothe is trying to stick to Business's back but Business is turning into Boothe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boothe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Business passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Monkey Business.
Well Business 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monkey Business!
A victorious Monkey Business thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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