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MMAHelsinki - 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solid Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bow Down (to no man). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solid Snake!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Maurice Smith has been cut.
Snake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Snake backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Snake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Snake misses its intended target.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Snake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Snake.
Snake misses with a hook.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Snake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Snake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake misses with a hook to the body
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Snake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Smith counters with a quick kick to the body but Snake blocks it.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snake throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Snake blocks a head kick by Smith.
Snake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Snake misses.
Snake blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith blocks the body kick.
And Smith counters with a quick kick to the body but Snake blocks it.
Snake misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Snake throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Snake throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Solid Snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries a low kick but Snake avoids it.
Smith throws a leg kick but Snake moved away.
Smith lands a head kick. Snake smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Snake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snake's knee momentarily.
Snake has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Snake misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Snake misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Snake looks winded!
Snake throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Snake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Snake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Snake avoids it.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snake looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Snake avoids it.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snake throws a right hand that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice cross by Snake.
Snake misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Snake misses with a series of wild punches.
Snake tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Snake manages to avoid it.
Snake misses with an uppercut.
Snake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snake throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Snake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Solid Snake has been cut.
Snake avoids a kick to the body.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnake.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Snake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Snake moves out of range easily.
Snake swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Solid Snake will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Snake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Snake throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snake swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Snake scores with a nice strike.
Snake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Snake 's knee.
Snake misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Snake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Solid Snake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Snake misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Snake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snake is breathing heavily.
A jab from Snake misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Snake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith cracks the inside of Snake's front leg.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith is looking to counter with a body kick.
A big left from Snake misses.
Smith looks for the body kick but Snake saw that one coming.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snake.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Snake misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Snake.
Snake misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Snake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Snake avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith moves out of range as Snake strikes.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Snake moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Snake dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Snake looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Snake misses with a wild body shot.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snake.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snake.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but Snake was just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves away from the strike by Snake.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Snake misses its intended target.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snake blocks the body kick.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith misses with a low kick as Snake jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Snake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Snake is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith lands a nice hook to Snake's body. Snake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range as Snake strikes.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snake misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Snake has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Snake swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Snake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Snake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Snake thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Snake attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snake gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Snake 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Smith dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Snake misses with a wild body shot.
Snake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Snake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Snake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Snake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snake throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Snake just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Snake.
Snake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith slips under a jab from Snake.
Smith looks for the body kick but Snake saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Snake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Snake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Snake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snake lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Snake.
Snake tries a head kick but it misses.
Snake misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snake.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Snake stumbling back into the cage.
Snake throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
As Snake backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Snake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snake throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith defending well as Snake loads up on a big left hand.
Snake throws a body kick that misses
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Snake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is looking to wear down Snake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake misses with a looping right.
Snake throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Snake throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snake can do to turn this around?
Snake looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Snake misses with a body shot.
Snake looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snake's head.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Snake counter with a right hand.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Snake.
Snake lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snake misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a counter high kick but Snake was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Snake as he connects with a hook.
Smith moves out of range as Snake strikes.
Snake throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Snake was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snake throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Snake missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snake throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Snake misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snake on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Smith!
After winning the bout, Maurice Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus God (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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155 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
Very confident |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus God!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from God.
Davis throws a big counter combination but God scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but God shows good takedown defense.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts God as he jumps to the side.
God feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis leaves God with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
God darts in looking for a takedown but Davis gets double underhooks and turns God into the cage.
Davis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. God tries to avoid it but Davis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag God to the ground. God escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with God but God pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with God, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes God against the cage but God circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has God pinned against the cage. God gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
God postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
God throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
God tries to land a sweep but no joy.
God keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
God 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
God has Davis pulled in close to control his posture.
God is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
God is continuing to stall.
God 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.
Davis wants to stand but God is controlling his posture from full guard.
God bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but God is proving a slippery customer.
God stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis controls God momentarily but God frees himself.
God advances to half guard.
My spies in The Iron Palace inform me that God has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
God wants to free his trapped foot but Davis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
God wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
That's four 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.
God working over Davis with some ground and pound. Davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
God is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. God is working away from the top position though.
God is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
God scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but God scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from God there.
God winds up and cracks Davis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
God sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus God dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
God closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Davis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
God shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
God throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from God. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
God with the counter takedown but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - God circles away.
And God tries to counter it with a takedown but Davis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Davis fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from God.
God rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God tries for a takedown but Davis manages to get underhooks.
Jack Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus God.
God drags the fight down to the ground.
Davis won't allow God to sweep him here.
God keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but God is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
God controlling Davis's posture.
God has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
God moves into the clinch.
Davis'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.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
God working hard to break the clinch.
Davis pulls guard effortlessly.
God tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
God passes Davis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davis is pressing down on God's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis looking for a guillotine here but God defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. God manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
God trying to control the position.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but God is retaining full guard.
God wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
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.
God is working an open guard so Davis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
God avoids the head kick by Davis.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by God, which made it look bad.
Zeus God seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
God tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
God misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
God connects with a high kick.
God has Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus God showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
God shoots in but no luck this time.
God looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by God after a bit of a struggle.
Davis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
God has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jack Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus God.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
God is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
God has Davis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
God takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
God wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Davis pulls guard.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but God is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davis looking for a guillotine here but God defends easily.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis controls God momentarily but God frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
God advances position into side control!
God landing a few strikes.
Davis dodges the ground and pound from God.
God working the body and head with strikes.
God is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
God cracks Davis with a big elbow.
Davis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to bench press God off him but God keeps the position.
God landing strikes.
God working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
God working the head with strikes.
God trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
Davis striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Davis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of God.
God stands up.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
God jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
God drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davis is struggling to control the position.
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
God shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows God to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jack Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeus God is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Davis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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 Jack Davis.
I think God has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus God!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Tanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Tanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Walker!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanko circles away.
Tanko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Walker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Walker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Walker lands a head kick. Tanko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Walker clinches up against the cage.
Walker throws an elbow but it misses.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanko's elbow.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanko blocks a body shot from Walker.
Tanko manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker has closed the distance and engaged Tanko in a clinch.
Tanko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanko moves out of range of the strikes.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanko circles away.
Tanko misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Walker misses with a hook to the body
letting Tanko counter with a right hand.
Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.
Tanko managing to block the knees to the body from Walker.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanko avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Walker working aggressively here.
Tanko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tanko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walker up against the cage.
Tanko breaks from the clinch.
Walker feints and then cracks Tanko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanko down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Walker throws a head kick that Tanko semi-blocks.
Tanko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Tanko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Walker - that will leave a mark!
Walker tries to clinch up but Tanko circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanko. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Tanko backs off Walker throws a huge counter combo but Tanko manages to avoid it all.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tanko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanko pushing down on Walker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Tanko there.
Walker kicks Tanko off and gets back to his feet.
Walker keeps Tanko at a distance using the push kick.
Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker prevents the takedown attempt.
Walker misses with a body punch.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tanko is defending well for now.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanko avoids the elbow strike from Walker, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Walker - that landed with a thud.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanko backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Walker.
Tanko tries to score a body lock takedown but Walker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Walker tries a body shot but Tanko blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Walker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Walker - that landed with a thud.
Walker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanko or not.
Walker tries a knee to the head but Tanko blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Walker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Walker lands with a slapping head kick.
Tanko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tanko blocks a head kick by Walker.
Eric Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker throws a lazy body kick
and Tanko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Walker won't be happy with that.
Tanko lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tanko lands a few punches from side control.
Walker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanko is chipping away with strikes.
Tanko is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Walker looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tanko gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Walker is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tanko lets go of the hold and Walker can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Tanko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Tatli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dyson Too (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Too has chosen Fivefold – Just Close Your Eyes as his entrance music. Dyson Too has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robert Tatli's chin.
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156 lbs
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155 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Tatli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dyson Too!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Too doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tatli counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Too.
Tatli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Too looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tatli!
The strikes coming from Too are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Too lands some shots froms side control.
Too working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Too working the strikes but Tatli uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tatli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Too's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Too's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatli biding his time, controlling Too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatli is punishing Too with some ground and pound.
Tatli controlling the position well here. Too rolled but Tatli kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tatli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Too is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Too is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Too rolls, trying to escape but Tatli keeps control of the position.
Tatli gets his hands free as Too looks to control.
Tatli controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Too as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Tatli!
Tatli controlling well, preventing Too from escaping the position.
What can Too do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tatli is punishing Too with strikes - can he finish him?!
Tatli has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Tatli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Too.
Tatli takes a swing at Too's ribcage but misses.
And Too tries to counter it with a takedown but Tatli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tatli throws a chopping leg kick but Too manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Too fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tatli avoids it really well and circles away.
Tatli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Too. Too circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tatli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatli throws a series of strikes that have Too backpedaling.
Too takes one to the chin there.
Tatli loads up on a big right hand but Too slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Too is defended easily by Tatli.
Robert Tatli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dyson Too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatli misses the target.
Too fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Too shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tatli as he avoids it easily.
Tatli tried to counter with a leg kick but Too avoided it.
Tatli throws out a powerful jab.
Tatli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Too manages to avoid it.
Tatli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Too uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatli.
Too gets a double leg takedown into Tatli's guard.
Tatli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Too has a hand on Tatli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tatli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatli controlling the pace for now.
Too is bucking up trying to escape but Tatli cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tatli controlling his opponent.
Too takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tatli controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too is looking to improve his position but Tatli isn't that keen on the idea.
Tatli avoids the attempt from Too to control.
Too is looking to get to half guard.
Tatli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tatli avoids the attempt from Too to control.
Tatli content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Tatli 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Too shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tatli defends it nicely.
Tatli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Too. Too circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Tatli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Too or perhaps it was just good defense by Tatli, which made it look bad.
Tatli leaves Too with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robert Tatli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dyson Too.
Tatli looks to land a right hand but Too moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Too shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatli tries to sprawl out of it but Too keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It appears Tatli was looking to counter with a kick there.
Robert Tatli is winning the standup battle so far.
Too shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tatli but Tatli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatli swinging wildly here.
Too shoots in but Tatli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Too dives in for a single leg takedown but Tatli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Too takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatli.
Tatli throws a right and a left that Too avoids nicely.
Too shoots in for a double leg but Tatli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Too takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Robert Tatli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Too shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatli tries to sprawl out of it but Too keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatli lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Too tries for a takedown but Tatli circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tatli just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Tatli.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Too throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tatli's waist but Tatli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Too off to one side.
Too has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Too there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tatli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tatli throws a lazy head kick
and Too counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Too.
Tatli is controlling Too's posture.
Too in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tatli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Too missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tatli stalling.
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.
Tatli continues to stall.
Too throws a strike from the bottom but Tatli passes into side control!
Tatli taking a breather here.
Tatli stands up.
Dyson Too has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatli misses with a straight right.
Too throws a body kick that misses
and Tatli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Tatli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tatli 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Tatli!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spraynard Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Briggs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Feel Good Inc - Gorillaz. Kruger has chosen Where's My Chippy? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shannon Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spraynard Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Kruger avoids them all with ease.
Kruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Briggs tries to bum rush Kruger with a series of wild strikes but Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Kruger tries to counter it with a takedown but Briggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Briggs misses.
Kruger feints the counter takedown.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Kruger avoids them all with ease.
Kruger throws a wild hook but Briggs just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kruger gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Briggs raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shannon Briggs!
The defeated Spraynard Kruger had this to say: 'Where's my chippy?'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boris Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bhat Pomkai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlov comes to the cage accompanied by K.A.B.O.S.H. - God Of War. Bhat Pomkai is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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19
147 lbs
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27
138 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bhat Pomkai!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Pomkai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
Pomkai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pomkai missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlov throws a big counter combination but Pomkai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pomkai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Orlov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pomkai counters with a one-two to the body.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pomkai throws out the jab.
Pomkai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Orlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pomkai throws a nice looking combination but Orlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlov misses the target.
Orlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pomkai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Pomkai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pomkai throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov counters with a straight right hand.
Pomkai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pomkai rushes Orlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Orlov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pomkai avoiding damage.
Pomkai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlov.
Pomkai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlov is defending well for now.
Pomkai is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orlov.
Orlov being controlled against the cage.
Orlov working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov has Pomkai pushed against the cage.
Pomkai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pomkai up against the cage.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Pomkai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pomkai has Orlov pushed against the cage.
Pomkai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov taking a breather.
Orlov is trying to force a seperation but Pomkai has the dominant position.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pomkai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlov is defending well for now.
Pomkai trying to land knees to the body.
Pomkai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orlov blocks it with crossed arms.
Orlov is struggling to control the position.
Orlov stalling in the clinch.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orlov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands a nice uppercut.
Orlov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pomkai trying to land knees to the body.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pomkai.
Pomkai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pomkai avoiding damage.
Orlov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bhat Pomkai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pomkai looks to clinch
and Orlov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the liver by Orlov. Beautiful body shot.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Pomkai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlov misses with a low kick.
Pomkai misses with the combination.
Orlov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pomkai clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pomkai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlov is defending well for now.
Orlov has Pomkai pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Pomkai.
Orlov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pomkai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlov avoids it.
Pomkai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orlov blocks it with crossed arms.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orlov.
Pomkai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pomkai stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Orlov to work.
Pomkai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pomkai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pomkai taking a breather.
Pomkai receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Orlov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pomkai letting Orlov take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pomkai is struggling to control the position.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pomkai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pomkai with a knee to the head.
Pomkai is struggling to control the position.
Orlov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov tries a body shot but Pomkai blocks it.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov stalling the fight.
Boris Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov avoiding damage as Pomkai throws knees to the body.
Pomkai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orlov tries to break free but Pomkai pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pomkai.
Orlov working aggressively here.
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 Boris Orlov 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!
Pomkai throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov throwing a counter right hand but Pomkai manages to avoid it.
Pomkai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orlov staying out of range there.
Pomkai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pomkai blocks a jab.
Boris Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oooooh!!! Orlov has knocked Pomkai down with a huge combo! Orlov steps away and waves a wobbly Pomkai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pomkai is rocked!
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!
Pomkai gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Orlov points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Pomkai wakes up just in time to hear Orlov thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Orlov!
Our winner, Boris Orlov, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tonino Barile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonino Barile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hideo Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barile throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barile tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakurai misses with a looping right.
Sakurai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barile looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sakurai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barile manages to avoid it.
Barile slips under a jab.
Barile throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sakurai punishes Barile's body with a nice straight punch.
Sakurai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barile on the side of the head.
Barile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakurai throws out the jab.
Sakurai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakurai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barile.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barile throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sakurai drops Barile with a beautiful combination! Barile stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sakurai is looking for the KO!
Barile is rocked!
It looks like Tonino Barile has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barile walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Barile limp body while Sakurai jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hideo Sakurai!
A less than humble Hideo Sakurai misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rex Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kacperos Drygalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brennan comes to the cage accompanied by Psyched Out. The key to victory for Rex Brennan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rex Brennan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kacperos Drygalos!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drygalos drives through with a takedown into Brennan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drygalos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brennan wants to get back to his feet but Drygalos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brennan kicks Drygalos off and gets to his feet.
Drygalos avoids the head kick by Brennan.
Brennan rushes Drygalos and presses him up against the cage.
Brennan tries a knee to the head but Drygalos blocks it.
Drygalos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brennan regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drygalos throws a big elbow that misses.
Drygalos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brennan keeping moving, preventing Drygalos from controlling successfully.
Drygalos prevents Brennan from getting back to his feet.
Drygalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Brennan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drygalos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drygalos drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Drygalos seems to have locked his on tight now - Brennan screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Drygalos, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kacperos Drygalos!
Kacperos Drygalos is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kacperos Drygalos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between tj Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Bitchping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitchping has chosen Sandstorm - Darude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mitchell Bitchping will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
195 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, tj Dillashaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitchell Bitchping!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillashaw walks into a straight right hand from Bitchping.
Bitchping throws a leg kick
and Dillashaw counters with a shoot takedown. Bitchping fights it but they end up in guard.
Bitchping is trying to keep Dillashaw in close.
Dillashaw is fighting to break Bitchping's control of his arms but Bitchping is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bitchping avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dillashaw looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dillashaw controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillashaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillashaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillashaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillashaw trying to control but Bitchping is working from the bottom.
Dillashaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillashaw trying to control but Bitchping is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bitchping lands with a slapping head kick.
Mitchell Bitchping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitchping ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bitchping works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dillashaw misses with a straight right.
Bitchping scores with a leg kick.
Bitchping goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dillashaw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bitchping sprawls well initially but Dillashaw persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillashaw is looking to stall here but Bitchping recovers full guard.
Bitchping wants to control but Dillashaw passes easily into half guard.
Dillashaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw working the head and body with strikes.
Bitchping is controlling Dillashaw's trapped leg to prevent Dillashaw from advancing to side control.
Bitchping looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dillashaw is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dillashaw stalling.
Dillashaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillashaw is working for a kimura but Bitchping is defending it quite comfortably.
Bitchping trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitchping desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bitchping on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bitchping keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dillashaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bitchping defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillashaw working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw is trying to work for a kimura but Bitchping is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tj Dillashaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A cross from Bitchping lands.
Dillashaw ducks right into an uppercut from Bitchping.
Bitchping turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dillashaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bitchping misses with the combination.
Dillashaw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bitchping coming out on top.
Bitchping scores with a decent looking hook.
Bitchping paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Dillashaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bitchping throws a right hand that Dillashaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillashaw also avoids with ease.
Bitchping is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
An inside leg kick from Bitchping misses.
Bitchping lands with a kick to the temple. Dillashaw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A lazy left from Bitchping finds it's target.
Dillashaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bitchping. Dillashaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bitchping throws a series of punches but Dillashaw moves out of range.
Bitchping lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Bitchping.
Bitchping feints and then cracks Dillashaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dillashaw down.
Dillashaw walks into a left hand.
Dillashaw ducks right into an uppercut from Bitchping.
Bitchping misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillashaw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitchping lands a jab.
tj Dillashaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bitchping throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillashaw.
Bitchping fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillashaw on the side of the head.
Bitchping tries a head kick but it misses.
Bitchping throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dillashaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bitchping sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Bitchping as he connects with a hook.
Bitchping misses with a combination
and Dillashaw counters with a shoot takedown. Bitchping fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillashaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillashaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Bitchping has wrist control.
Bitchping is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bitchping keeping moving, preventing Dillashaw from controlling successfully.
Dillashaw postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bitchping can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dillashaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Bitchping has wrist control.
Dillashaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bitchping swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dillashaw is working Bitchping over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Bitchping showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dillashaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A left lands for Bitchping.
Bitchping tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillashaw feinted with a counter takedown.
Bitchping cracks Dillashaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dillashaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dillashaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dillashaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bitchping sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dillashaw somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitchping with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bitchping lands a jab to Dillashaw's midsection.
Dillashaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bitchping counters with a nice body shot.
Bitchping has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bitchping throws a head kick that misses.
Bitchping scores with a jab. Dillashaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bitchping scores with a head kick.
Dillashaw fails with the takedown
and Bitchping counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillashaw is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tj Dillashaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitchping throws a lazy head kick
and Dillashaw counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bitchping is trying to keep Dillashaw in close.
Bitchping is adopting a defensive guard.
tj Dillashaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dillashaw wants to control from the top but Bitchping keeps moving.
Dillashaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw drops back looking for a leg! Bitchping is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bitchping manages to kick Dillashaw off! Dillashaw jumps back into Bitchping's guard.
Bitchping trying to keep a closed guard but Dillashaw is proving a slippery customer.
Dillashaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bitchping preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillashaw is in close to Bitchping's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dillashaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dillashaw drops back looking for a leg! Bitchping is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bitchping manages to kick Dillashaw off! Dillashaw jumps back into Bitchping's guard.
Dillashaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitchping is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillashaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Bitchping is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillashaw darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bitchping trying to control but Dillashaw postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Bitchping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bitchping has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Bitchping!
An intense looking Mitchell Bitchping took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I was probably gonna retire if I lost this fight, but I'm back now, I'm the first one to beat TJ Dillashaw, now my revenge tour begins, Kalle Kulervo, I want that rematch buddy!'.
tj Dillashaw was interviewed post fight and said 'i am always here to finish, but even roger Gracie failed'.
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