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Helsinki Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Some Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hennessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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147 lbs
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154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Some Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hennessy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennessy is looking to clinch.
Hennessy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dude shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hennessy but Hennessy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hennessy wants to clinch.
Hennessy gets tackled into the ropes by Dude. Dude maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dude creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hennessy tries to land knees in the clinch but Dude avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Dude.
Dude breaks the clinch.
Dude throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennessy ducks under a wild hook from Dude.
A punch lands to the side of Hennessy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dude really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A swing and a miss from Dude.
Hennessy clinches up against the ropes.
Hennessy effectively controlling the action here.
Dude tries to score a body lock takedown but Hennessy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hennessy throws an elbow but it misses.
Dude blocks an elbow strike.
Hennessy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dude manages to break the clinch.
Dude just misses with a punch to the body.
Hennessy moves in looking to clinch but Dude pushes him off.
Hennessy tries to clinch there but Dude circles away.
Hennessy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dude.
Hennessy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been told by Dude's head coaches at El Tico 's Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dude closes the distance and clinches.
Hennessy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dude has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hennessy uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dude controlling the position.
Dude has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hennessy doesn't defend quickly enough and Dude has managed to lock this one up! Can Hennessy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dude on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Some Dude!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calypso Damione Deathclaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calypso Damione Deathclaw!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg thuds his right hand into Damione Deathclaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Damione Deathclaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Damione Deathclaw showed some decent athleticism there.
Damione Deathclaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Damione Deathclaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soderberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Damione Deathclaw.
Damione Deathclaw trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Damione Deathclaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg wants to control but Damione Deathclaw is keeping busy.
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Damione Deathclaw pulls his head out easily.
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
Damione Deathclaw is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now.
Damione Deathclaw looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Damione Deathclaw works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damione Deathclaw wants to control the pace but Soderberg is squirming around nicely.
Damione Deathclaw controlling from the full mount.
Soderberg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Damione Deathclaw.
Soderberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soderberg stops Damione Deathclaw from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Damione Deathclaw frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Damione Deathclaw tries to control but Soderberg wriggling away.
Soderberg can't escape the position.
Soderberg is squirming around, avoiding Damione Deathclaw's attempts to control the action.
Damione Deathclaw goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Soderberg turns into him and now he's in Damione Deathclaw's guard.
Soderberg connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soderberg won't allow Damione Deathclaw to sweep him here.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Damione Deathclaw keeps moving.
Damione Deathclaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damione Deathclaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soderberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Soderberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soderberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Soderberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damione Deathclaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Damione Deathclaw working for a triangle but Soderberg defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calypso Damione Deathclaw 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.
Damione Deathclaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Damione Deathclaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soderberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Damione Deathclaw.
Soderberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Calypso Damione Deathclaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damione Deathclaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soderberg enables Damione Deathclaw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soderberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Damione Deathclaw wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damione Deathclaw has gone for a leg lock! Soderberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Damione Deathclaw's guard.
Calypso Damione Deathclaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soderberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Damione Deathclaw's head.
Soderberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Damione Deathclaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Damione Deathclaw looking for a guillotine here but Soderberg defends easily.
Damione Deathclaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soderberg cracks Damione Deathclaw with a solid left hand.
Damione Deathclaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soderberg defends it easily.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Damione Deathclaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soderberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Damione Deathclaw keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soderberg postures up and lands a big shot to Damione Deathclaw's brow.
Damione Deathclaw is looking for a triangle but Soderberg pushes his legs off easily.
Damione Deathclaw has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Soderberg should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Damione Deathclaw has tightened it up now! Soderberg 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 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Calypso Damione Deathclaw!
An out of breath and clearly excited Calypso Damione Deathclaw thanked Pitt Nutrition 160Q! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Rufus Soderberg stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not done. I'm not done. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Raiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raiser has chosen Ghosts Along The Mississippi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lukas Andersson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
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159 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Raiser!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Raiser.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raiser throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Andersson with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Andersson.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raiser moves into the clinch.
Raiser breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Andersson misses
and Raiser counters with a one-two to the body.
Raiser looks winded!
Andersson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raiser tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
Gordon Raiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Andersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson throws a series of strikes that have Raiser backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson connects with an inside leg kick.
Raiser tries to clinch but Andersson moves out of range.
Raiser blocks a head kick by Andersson.
We've been told by Andersson's head coaches at Scandinavia Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick from Raiser lands but Andersson takes it in his stride.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Raiser misses
and Andersson moves into the clinch.
Raiser told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson misses with a head kick.
Raiser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Raiser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Raiser, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson scores with a push kick.
Andersson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raiser is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andersson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Andersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raiser tries to counter with a clinch but Andersson shakes him off and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andersson - that will leave a mark!
Andersson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raiser checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andersson throws a head kick but Raiser moves out of range.
Raiser feints the counter takedown.
Andersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andersson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raiser back to the ropes. Andersson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Andersson lands a jab to Raiser's midsection.
Raiser has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andersson.
Lukas Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson misses with a head kick.
Raiser stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Andersson, right into the meat.
Raiser takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andersson misses with a head kick.
Raiser tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Raiser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andersson throws a head kick but Raiser moves out of range.
Andersson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andersson duly obliges.
Andersson misses with a head kick.
Andersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raiser is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raiser swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson throws a counter high kick but Raiser was just alert enough to avoid it.
Andersson misses with a head kick.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Andersson throws the kick towards the body but Raiser avoids it.
Andersson throws a head kick but Raiser moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Andersson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raiser tries a head kick but it misses.
Raiser takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson looks to land a combination. Raiser sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Raiser moves out of range easily.
Andersson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raiser.
Andersson lunges at Raiser with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raiser's hand.
Andersson tried to score with a low kick but Raiser checks it.
Some wild striking there from Andersson.
Raiser is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson throws a head kick that Raiser semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Andersson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick from Andersson misses.
Raiser closes the distance and clinches.
Raiser keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andersson's efforts to push away.
Raiser trying to stall but Andersson improves his position.
Raiser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andersson lands a nice uppercut.
Raiser is trying to stall.
Andersson breaks from the clinch.
Lukas Andersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Raiser is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson 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.
Raiser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andersson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Andersson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Raiser tries to land a body kick
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raiser pushes Andersson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Andersson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raiser is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Andersson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson throws a head kick but Raiser moves out of range.
Raiser throws a big counter head kick but Andersson avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raiser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Andersson.
Andersson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andersson.
Andersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andersson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raiser if he has to take too many more of those.
Andersson blocks a head kick by Raiser.
Andersson connects with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andersson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raiser has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raiser and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raiser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raiser there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raiser misses with a head kick.
Andersson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Raiser sprawls and moves away.
A cross from Andersson lands.
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raiser can do to turn this around?
Andersson works over Raiser's head and body with a nice combination.
Raiser is rocked!
Raiser is looking to clinch.
Raiser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andersson counters with a series of strikes. Raiser will be more careful next time no doubt.
Raiser is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
Raiser avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raiser seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick from Andersson lands but Raiser takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andersson.
Raiser takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lukas Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Raiser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raiser is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Raiser moves out of range easily.
Andersson connects with a body shot.
Andersson throws a right hand that Raiser ducks under and follows up with a left that Raiser also avoids with ease.
Andersson lands with a hook. Raiser tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Raiser moves out of range.
Raiser tries to clinch up.
Raiser is looking to clinch but Andersson is avoiding it.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raiser unleashes a big counter combination but Andersson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raiser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a head kick.
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!
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Raiser.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raiser at a distance.
Andersson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Andersson stalks Raiser and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raiser's face. Raiser staggers backwards, shaken.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Raiser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson lands a body shot.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raiser is out of range and Andersson settles back down.
Raiser looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Andersson dominated that second round.
That's time! Andersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Andersson lands a two punch combo.
Raiser takes one to the chin there.
Raiser checks the leg kick.
Raiser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Raiser backs up against the ropes.
Raiser has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Raiser.
Andersson throws a right hand that Raiser ducks under and follows up with a left that Raiser also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Andersson.
Andersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raiser's calf.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raiser.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Raiser moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raiser wants to counter with a clinch but Andersson pushes him away.
Andersson delivers a nice body kick.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Raiser throws a head kick that misses.
Andersson misses with a two punch combination.
Raiser blocks a head kick by Andersson.
Raiser let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Raiser checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raiser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andersson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raiser momentarily.
Andersson throws a head kick but Raiser moves out of range.
Raiser fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raiser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a head kick.
Raiser is looking to clinch but Andersson is avoiding it.
Raiser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Andersson scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson blocks a leg kick.
Andersson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab by Andersson.
Raiser moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andersson lands a really nice looking cross but Raiser seems unphased.
Raiser blocks a head kick by Andersson.
Raiser lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Andersson throws a head kick but Raiser moves out of range.
Raiser throws a big counter head kick but Andersson avoids it with no problem.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raiser looks for a takedown but Andersson sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a head kick.
Andersson throws a head kick but Raiser moves out of range.
Raiser is looking for the big counter here.
Andersson misses with a head kick.
Raiser fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andersson.
Andersson throws a head kick that half lands.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raiser looks for a takedown but Andersson sprawls well.
Andersson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Andersson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andersson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Andersson.
Raiser shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lukas Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Raiser.
Raiser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gordon Raiser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson scores with a one two! Raiser had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Raiser blocks a head kick by Andersson.
Raiser throws a head kick but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson lands with a nice combination. Raiser backs away looking to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Andersson.
A right-left combo lands from Andersson.
Andersson moves out of range of the body kick from Raiser.
Lukas Andersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andersson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raiser's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andersson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Lukas Andersson!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Lukas Andersson!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Lukas Andersson!
Lukas Andersson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Nufir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jani McPetteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jani McPetteri told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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167 lbs
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218 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Nufir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani McPetteri!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPetteri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from McPetteri. No joy for Nufir on that attempt.
Nufir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nufir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McPetteri throws a head kick but Nufir moves out of range.
McPetteri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McPetteri lands a big head kick that sends Nufir tumbling to the mat! McPetteri takes a step backwards and waves Nufir back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nufir is rocked!
It looks like Max Nufir has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Nufir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nufir can't get the takedown.
Nufir seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Nufir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPetteri breaks the clinch.
Nufir is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. McPetteri Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Nufir is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jani McPetteri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seto Takiama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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169 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seto Takiama!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield throws a head kick that Takiama semi-blocks.
It looks like Seto Takiama has been cut.
Takiama drives through with a takedown into Stanfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Takiama decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Takiama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stanfield is fending him off so far but Takiama persists. Nope, Stanfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Stanfield.
Takiama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stanfield circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Takiama drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Stanfield follows Takiama to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlo Stanfield!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halfdan Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Kasongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Halfdan Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Kasongo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kasongo's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kasongo.
Nice takedown defense from Ragnarsson. No joy for Kasongo on that attempt.
Kasongo shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Halfdan Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Kasongo.
Kasongo clinches up with Ragnarsson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kasongo fails to pull guard.
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kasongo is trying to stall.
Ragnarsson gets underhooks to prevent Kasongo's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kasongo's defenses.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside that Kasongo shrugs off.
It looks like Luis Kasongo has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is pressed up against the ropes. Kasongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ragnarsson down to the mat. Ragnarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ragnarsson drops Kasongo with a naaaaasty hook - Kasongo is in real trouble here! Ragnarsson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Halfdan Ragnarsson!
Halfdan Ragnarsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ange Guerlain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Gustafson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olaf Gustafson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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140 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ange Guerlain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olaf Gustafson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gustafson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerlain moves away.
Gustafson lands a jab to the nose.
A punch lands to the side of Guerlain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gustafson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guerlain.
Guerlain ducks right into an uppercut from Gustafson.
Guerlain closes the distance and pushes Gustafson back into the ropes.
Guerlain scores with a hook to the body.
Gustafson wants to break free but Guerlain has control.
Guerlain has Gustafson pressed against the ropes, preventing Gustafson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gustafson is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Guerlain tries a body shot but Gustafson blocks it.
Guerlain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ange Guerlain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerlain throws a nice looking combination but Gustafson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guerlain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Gustafson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerlain throws a series of punches but Gustafson moves out of range.
Gustafson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guerlain works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerlain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gustafson counters with a series of strikes. Guerlain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gustafson lands a jab to the nose.
Guerlain closes the distance and pushes Gustafson back into the ropes.
Guerlain scores with a shot to the side of Gustafson's head.
Gustafson tries to circle away but Guerlain has him pinned against the ropes.
Guerlain tries to work over Gustafson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustafson is trying to push Guerlain away but Guerlain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Guerlain can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafson controls the action.
Guerlain misses with some punches.
Guerlain swings wildly with an uppercut but Gustafson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerlain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustafson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice jab there from Gustafson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerlain walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerlain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gustafson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustafson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guerlain throws a nice looking combination but Gustafson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guerlain swings widly with a right hand
and Gustafson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustafson scores with a nice right hand.
Guerlain is rocked!
Guerlain forces Gustafson back against the ropes and clinches.
Gustafson manages to break the clinch.
Gustafson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Guerlain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Guerlain doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafson circles away.
Guerlain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Guerlain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guerlain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guerlain seems to have got his legs back now.
Guerlain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gustafson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustafson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guerlain.
Guerlain looks to clinch
and Guerlain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustafson cracks Guerlain with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerlain moves in looking to clinch but Gustafson pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Gustafson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Guerlain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gustafson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Guerlain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guerlain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guerlain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gustafson on the side of the head.
Guerlain has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guerlain.
Guerlain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gustafson.
Gustafson tries to break free but Guerlain pushes him back against the ropes.
Gustafson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gustafson is trying to break the clinch but Guerlain is controlling him.
Gustafson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerlain throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustafson.
Guerlain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Guerlain.
Guerlain walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafson connects with the punch.
Gustafson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guerlain's head backwards.
Guerlain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gustafson.
Guerlain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gustafson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustafson throws an overhand right that drops Guerlain like a sack of potatoes! Gustafson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olaf Gustafson!
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