 |
MMAHelsinki - 51 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suyoung Suh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Luigi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
27
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
200 cm
31
200 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Suyoung Suh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Luigi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suh drives through and clinches with Luigi against the cage.
Luigi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suh blocks it with crossed arms.
Suh lands with a right to the head.
Suh has a couple of punches blocked by Luigi.
Suh lands with a left to the head.
Luigi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Suh can't find room to land a body shot as Luigi controls the action.
Suh lands with a short shot to the head.
Luigi tries a knee to the head but Suh blocks it.
Suh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luigi backwards.
Luigi wants to break free but Suh has control.
A hook to the body from Suh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Suh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suh cracks Luigi with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Suh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Luigi has had enough of the clinch but Suh keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Suh.
Suh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Suh.
Luigi looks winded!
Suh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luigi is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suh.
Luigi is still on wobbly legs! Can Suh finish him?
A right hand to the body from Suh.
Suh creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Luigi with a big uppercut! Luigi tries to clinch up but Suh pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Luigi to the mat! Luigi covers up and Suh unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Suyoung Suh!
Suyoung Suh made sure to mention his sponsor, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$225 in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Dunaytsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Issaksun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
27
184 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
|
169 cm
25
136 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitaly Dunaytsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Issaksun!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Issaksun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunaytsev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Issaksun backs up against the cage.
Vitaly Dunaytsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunaytsev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Issaksun counters with a straight right hand.
Dunaytsev misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunaytsev. Issaksun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Issaksun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Issaksun jabs Dunaytsev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Dunaytsev is predictable there
and Issaksun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunaytsev takes a swing at Issaksun's ribcage but misses.
Dunaytsev misses with a wild body shot.
Issaksun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Issaksun cracks Dunaytsev with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunaytsev misses with an uppercut
and Issaksun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunaytsev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Issaksun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dunaytsev swings for the body but Issaksun moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Issaksun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dunaytsev is looking to wear down Issaksun with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Issaksun lands a lovely overhand right.
Issaksun connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunaytsev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Issaksun lands a head shot.
Dunaytsev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Issaksun to counter with a crisp jab.
Issaksun scores with a body shot.
Jab by Issaksun.
Issaksun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Issaksun misses its intended target.
Issaksun connects with a single shot there.
Dunaytsev is rocked!
Issaksun throws a monster overhand right that drops Dunaytsev! Issaksun follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Issaksun!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Brockman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olson has chosen Bleed It Out- Linkin Park as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Will Olson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
218 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
205 cm
27
215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kent Brockman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Olson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brockman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Olson.
It looks like Kent Brockman has been cut.
Olson cracks Brockman with an open hand slap.
Brockman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olson lands a glancing blow to the side of Brockman's head.
Olson lands a left and a right that send Brockman crashing to the mat, dazed. Olson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Brockman 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!
Olson takes the fight into the clinch.
Brockman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Will Olson has been cut.
Brockman has Olson pressed against the cage, preventing Olson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brockman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brockman lands an elbow inside that Olson shrugs off.
I was talking to Brockman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brockman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olson's efforts to push away.
Brockman misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brockman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brockman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockman prevents Olson from breaking the clinch.
Brockman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Olson working hard to break the clinch.
Olson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brockman misses with the head strike.
Olson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brockman stalling the fight.
Brockman misses with a body punch.
Olson is trying to break the clinch but Brockman has him pressed against the cage.
Olson wants to break free but Brockman has control.
Olson tries to circle away but Brockman has him pinned against the cage.
Brockman is looking to control Olson's arms but Olson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brockman has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Olson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brockman has him pressed against the cage.
Brockman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Olson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Olson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brockman won't allow Olson to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brockman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brockman catches Olson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockman rushes Olson and presses him up against the cage.
Olson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Olson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Olson blocks an uppercut.
Brockman slows down the pace here.
Olson jumps guard.
Olson kicks Brockman off and gets to his feet.
Brockman tries to clinch up but Olson circles away and keeps his distance.
Olson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brockman circles away quickly and effectively.
Brockman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Olson.
Olson blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockman looks to score with a jab to the body but Olson is just out of range.
Brockman misses with a wild body shot.
Olson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olson duly obliges.
Brockman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olson throws a head kick but Brockman moves out of range.
Olson throws a combination that misses
and Brockman counters with a three punch combo that has Olson backing up. Olson nods at Brockman to acknowledge the strikes.
A left lands for Olson.
Olson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big left from Olson misses.
Olson connects with a jab.
Brockman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Olson rushes Brockman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Olson wants the takedown. Brockman is fighting it off but Olson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brockman's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Olson dominated that 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!
Brockman throws a hook but Olson blocks it.
Brockman walks into a stiff left hand from Olson.
Olson throws a head kick that misses.
Olson lands a left and a right that send Brockman crashing to the mat, dazed. Olson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Brockman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Will Olson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brockman misses with the body kick
and Olson counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Brockman falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Will Olson!
An intense looking Will Olson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This win has been one of the most important in my career. It has helped me step up my game and test my skills. Thank you to my opponent this time, and any opponent I face in the future'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Macellaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazuran Riku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazuran Riku will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
22
168 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
175 cm
23
163 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giovanni Macellaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazuran Riku!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macellaio is looking to clinch but Riku is avoiding it.
Macellaio misses with a body shot.
Riku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Macellaio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riku's coach down at Cutthroat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Riku's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Macellaio looks to throw the jab but Riku is out of range.
Riku cracks Macellaio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Macellaio keeps Riku at a distance using the push kick.
Riku throws a jab but it's blocked by Macellaio.
Riku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Macellaio drops his hands momentarily and Riku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Giovanni Macellaio has been cut.
Macellaio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Macellaio misses.
Macellaio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macellaio lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macellaio lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macellaio tries to clinch up
and Riku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macellaio takes a swing at Riku's ribcage but misses.
Riku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Macellaio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Riku.
Macellaio cracks Riku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Riku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Macellaio. Macellaio obviously looking to wear him down.
Riku throws a jab but it's blocked by Macellaio.
Riku tries to land a front kick but Macellaio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Macellaio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riku manages to avoid it.
Riku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Riku misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macellaio moves in looking to clinch but Riku pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macellaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Macellaio rushes Riku and presses him up against the cage.
Macellaio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Riku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been hearing reports that Macellaio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Macellaio avoids the body shot from Riku.
Macellaio misses with a left hand
and Riku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Macellaio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macellaio somewhat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Riku. Macellaio shrugs it off though.
Riku is looking to land body kicks.
Riku works the jab nicely.
Macellaio throws a big shot that misses.
Riku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macellaio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riku's waist but Riku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macellaio off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovanni Macellaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Macellaio tries to clinch but Riku moves out of range.
Macellaio wants to clinch
and Riku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Macellaio's knee momentarily.
Macellaio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Macellaio tries to clinch but Riku moves out of range.
A big left from Macellaio misses.
Macellaio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Riku counters with a straight right hand.
Macellaio is rocked!
Riku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Macellaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macellaio misses with a combination
and Riku counters with a left to the body.
Macellaio seems to have got his legs back now.
Riku moves out of range of the body kick.
Macellaio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riku connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
and Riku counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Macellaio! He's just covering up as Riku starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Offord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
20
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
190 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Offord!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Offord has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A combination from Offord does no damage.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Offord is just out of range.
Offord lands with an overhand left.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Jackson swings for the body but Offord moves out of range.
Offord misses the shot to the body.
Offord moves into the clinch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Offord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson tries to bum rush Offord with a series of wild strikes but Offord uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Offord connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Offord digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Offord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Offord as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Offord saw that one coming.
Jackson motions for Offord to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Offord avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Offord throws a counter combo.
Offord is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Offord displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Fred Jackson has been cut.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Offord didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Eric Offord has been cut.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Offord throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Offord blocks a jab.
A cross from Offord lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offord smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Offord blocks the body kick.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Offord doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Offord is out of range.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Offord.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Offord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Offord bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Offord misses with a wild combination.
Good work by Offord as he checks the leg kick.
Offord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Offord throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Offord keeps it at a distance.
Offord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Offord fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Offord is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Offord counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Offord.
Offord swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Offord throws a body shot but no joy.
Offord scores with a body shot.
Offord throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Offord takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Offord has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Offord throws a shot to the body.
Offord just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Jackson thows a leg kick but Offord checks it
and Offord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
letting Offord counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Offord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Offord lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Offord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Offord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Offord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Offord pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Offord settles back down.
Offord connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Offord lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Offord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Offord avoids a punch combination nicely.
Offord scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Offord dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Offord misses with a low kick.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Offord releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Offord.
Offord on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Offord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Offord lands a jab.
Offord digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Offord.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Offord manages to avoid it.
Offord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Offord digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Offord lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offord lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Offord.
Offord displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offord lands with a shot to the body.
Offord throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Offord was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Offord avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Offord misses.
Offord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Offord slips the punch.
Offord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Offord.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Offord.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Offord moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Offord is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Offord jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Offord counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Offord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Offord's leg but Offord calmly moves out of range.
Offord blocks a jab.
Fred Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Offord looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Offord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Offord counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Offord has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Offord.
Offord can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Offord pressing his opponent against the cage.
Offord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Offord.
Offord misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Offord.
A right handed body shot lands from Offord.
A short body shot lands from Offord as the two fighters clinch.
Offord lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Offord struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Offord breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Offord punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Offord connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Offord prevents it.
Offord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Offord.
Offord works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Offord pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Offord lands a right hand.
Offord lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Offord - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Offord.
Offord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Offord tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Offord back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Offord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Offord avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Offord.
Offord manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Offord finds it's target.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Offord lands a body shot.
Offord misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Offord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Offord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jackson'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 jab lands there for Offord.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Offord off balance momentarily.
Offord scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Offord lands a body shot.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Offord shows good takedown defense.
Offord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Offord's knee but Offord avoids it well.
Offord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Offord drops Jackson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jackson! Offord dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Offord!
Eric Offord made sure to mention his sponsor, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$225 in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
85% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Pedrosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tim Pedrosian has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tim Pedrosian seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
21
202 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
185 cm
28
188 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pedrosian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedrosian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pedrosian throws a sloppy head kick and Ramsey moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pedrosian.
Pedrosian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Pedrosian misses
and Ramsey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pedrosian throws a head kick that misses
and Ramsey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pedrosian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramsey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramsey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pedrosian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramsey's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ramsey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pedrosian throws a series of punches but Ramsey avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedrosian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pedrosian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pedrosian misses with a wild combination.
Pedrosian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pedrosian lands with a kick to the temple. Ramsey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pedrosian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramsey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramsey throws a push kick but Pedrosian slaps the foot to one side.
Tim Pedrosian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrosian lands with a nice combination. Ramsey backs away looking to recover.
Pedrosian throws a head kick but Ramsey moves out of range.
Ramsey scores with a shot to the body.
Pedrosian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pedrosian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramsey finds it's way round the side to connect with Pedrosian's head.
Pedrosian slips a jab and a cross from Ramsey.
Pedrosian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pedrosian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramsey.
Pedrosian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedrosian stalling the fight.
Pedrosian is struggling to control the position.
Pedrosian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pedrosian is looking to clinch but Ramsey is avoiding it.
Pedrosian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramsey.
Pedrosian throws a lazy right hand but Ramsey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Ramsey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pedrosian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Pedrosian has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Ramsey fails to land.
Ramsey lands an uppercut.
Pedrosian working Ramsey over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pedrosian misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Pedrosian.
Ramsey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedrosian stalling.
Still in the clinch, Pedrosian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ramsey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Pedrosian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedrosian misses with a knee to the head.
Pedrosian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pedrosian misses with a knee to the head.
Pedrosian prevents Ramsey from breaking the clinch.
Pedrosian tries to land a knee to the head but Ramsey blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pedrosian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramsey throws a punch but it's blocked by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards.
Pedrosian lands a nice knee to the body.
Pedrosian has Ramsey pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramsey.
Ramsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramsey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ramsey is rocked!
Pedrosian throws a big uppercut that drops Ramsey! More strikes from Pedrosian and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ramsey lies dazed against the cage as Pedrosian celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Pedrosian!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tonino Barile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
21
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
21
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 Helsinki, Tonino Barile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Berhardt misses the target.
Berhardt throws a poor cross that misses
and Barile counters with a good low kick that Berhardt was not able to check.
Berhardt checks a leg kick.
Barile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berhardt. Berhardt obviously looking to wear him down.
Berhardt slips a jab from Barile.
Berhardt lands a leg kick that knocks Barile off balance momentarily.
Berhardt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Berhardt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barile shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barile tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berhardt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barile is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berhardt wants to get back to his feet.
Barile wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is defending well.
Barile prevents Berhardt from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barile.
Barile is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berhardt wants to get back to his feet.
Barile wants to free his trapped foot but Berhardt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barile prevents Berhardt from standing back up.
Barile is working for a kimura but Berhardt is defending it quite comfortably.
Berhardt tries to kick Barile off but Barile keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barile is looking for a kimura but Berhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barile to get the leverage.
Barile is looking to advance position but Berhardt won't allow it.
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.
Barile is working for a submission of some sort.
Berhardt wants to get back to his feet.
Barile seems to be looking for submissions.
Barile is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barile is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berhardt is just riding it out for now. Barile eventually gives up the hold.
Berhardt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barile.
Barile is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barile thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berhardt's head.
Berhardt wants to get back to his feet.
Barile seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barile stops Berhardt from getting back to his feet.
Barile missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barile seems to be working for a kimura but Berhardt defends the submission attempt.
Barile is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berhardt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barile.
Barile trying to pass the guard but Berhardt defending well.
Berhardt tries to kick Barile off but Barile keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barile tries to pass to full mount but Berhardt defends it.
Barile is keen to just control but Berhardt is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barile throwing shots but Berhardt is blocking nicely.
Barile not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berhardt pushes Barile off looking to stand but Barile dives back in and keeps control.
Barile wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is defending well.
Berhardt is trying to stand back up but Barile is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berhardt throws a chopping leg kick but Barile manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barile goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut.
Barile throws a head kick that misses
and Berhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonino Barile 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.
Berhardt misses with a straight right.
Berhardt avoids the head kick by Barile.
Berhardt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barile is out of range.
Barile changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barile was well out of range. Poor timing from Berhardt.
Barile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barile throws a front kick aimed at Berhardt's knee but Berhardt avoids it well.
Berhardt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barile throws a leg kick that misses.
Barile throws a low kick but Berhardt moves out of range easily.
Barile throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barile misses with a low kick.
Berhardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barile looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt cracks Barile with a right hand to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barile throws a head kick that misses.
Barile throws a head kick that misses.
Barile checks a low kick from Berhardt.
Barile throws a quick counter head kick but Berhardt was just out of range.
Barile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barile cracks the inside of Berhardt's front leg.
Barile misses with a combination
and Berhardt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Berhardt blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berhardt! But no joy.
Berhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barile checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barile misses with a straight right.
Berhardt misses with a hook. Barile ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt misses with a series of wild punches.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Berhardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barile's sensitive parts.
Barile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barile checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barile fires out a quick counter leg kick but Berhardt just manages to avoid it.
Barile looks to land a body kick but Berhardt moved away.
Berhardt unleashes a big counter combination but Barile bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barile throws a front kick aimed at Berhardt's knee but Berhardt avoids it well.
Barile blocks a head kick by Berhardt.
Barile shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barile decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tonino Barile overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt pushes Barile off looking to stand but Barile dives back in and keeps control.
Barile wants to free his trapped foot but Berhardt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barile looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berhardt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barile is looking for a kimura but Berhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barile to get the leverage.
Barile tries to pass to full mount but Berhardt defends it.
Berhardt pushes Barile off looking to stand but Barile dives back in and keeps control.
Barile looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berhardt is trying to stand.
Barile wants to pass to mount but Berhardt is defending the position.
Berhardt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Berhardt throws a poor cross that misses
and Barile counters with a body kick that stops Berhardt in his tracks momentarily.
Berhardt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barile counters with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Barile.
Berhardt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berhardt connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barile changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berhardt tries to avoid it but Barile manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berhardt to the ground. Berhardt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berhardt checks a leg kick nicely.
Berhardt misses with a looping left.
Barile is looking to score with low kicks.
Berhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berhardt avoids a kick to the body.
Berhardt misses with a straight left.
Barile feinted with a counter takedown.
Barile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barile misses with a low kick.
Good work by Berhardt as he checks the leg kick.
Berhardt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barile lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Barile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Berhardt misses its intended target.
Berhardt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a hook. Barile ducked under it nicely.
Barile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
Barile feints and then cracks Berhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berhardt down.
Berhardt lands a two punch combo.
Berhardt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barile counters with a head kick. That will keep Berhardt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Barile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barile shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berhardt is trying to defend but Barile finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Berhardt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Barile throws out a leg kick but Berhardt moves out of range and Barile only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barile shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berhardt is trying to defend but Barile finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Berhardt is looking to escape.
Barile tries to pass to full mount but Berhardt defends it.
Berhardt is trying to stand back up but Barile is controlling him
Barile wants to work for an arm triangle but Berhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berhardt is trying to stand.
Barile wants to work for an arm triangle but Berhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berhardt won't allow Barile to pass to mount.
Barile thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berhardt's head.
Berhardt is trying to stand back up but Barile is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt kicks off Barile and gets to his feet.
A solid body kick from Barile.
Berhardt throws a nice looking combination but Barile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berhardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berhardt ducks under a wild hook from Barile.
Barile ducks under a wild hook from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barile decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berhardt's guard.
Berhardt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barile avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barile dives in and grabs Berhardt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berhardt pushes down on Barile's head and hops out.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt missing with a left hand there. Barile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barile!
Barile misses with a kick to the body.
Berhardt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Berhardt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barile tries a head kick but it misses.
Barile thows a leg kick but Berhardt checks it
and Berhardt counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Berhardt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barile shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berhardt pinned against the cage. Berhardt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt misses with a double jab.
Barile throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berhardt's waist but Berhardt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barile off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonino Barile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barile ducks under a wild hook from Berhardt.
Barile throws a counter high kick but Berhardt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Berhardt scores with a three punch combo!
Berhardt misses with a looping right.
Barile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barile.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt looks to land a combination but Barile avoids it well.
Barile looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Berhardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barile.
The fighters circling - Berhardt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow Berhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berhardt 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Winslow Berhardt!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Misterioso Damballah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as El Misterioso Damballah enters the cage!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
19
193 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
179 cm
21
188 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 New York, Brian Colt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Misterioso Damballah!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colt swings for the body but Damballah moves out of range.
Colt dives in and scores a takedown into Damballah's guard.
Colt prevents Damballah from getting back to his feet.
Colt content to stall in guard here.
Damballah wants to stand and escape but Colt is having none of it.
Damballah is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Colt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Damballah wants to stand and escape but Colt is having none of it.
Colt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt chips away with some ground and pound.
Damballah wants to stand up but Colt is controlling him.
Colt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Damballah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt continues to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Colt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Damballah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Colt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Damballah.
Damballah needs to keep his hands up - Colt had a free shot at his head there.
Colt rushes Damballah and presses him up against the cage.
Colt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colt misses with a punch to the body.
Colt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Damballah backwards.
Damballah prevents a body shot from Colt.
Damballah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Damballah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Damballah misses with the head strike.
Colt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Damballah blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damballah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Colt pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Damballah.
Damballah throws a series of punches but Colt moves out of range.
Damballah closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Colt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Colt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Damballah misses with a combination
and Colt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damballah misses with the combination.
Damballah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Damballah.
Colt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Damballah felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Colt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Colt working Damballah over with strikes.
Colt lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Damballah is trying to stand up here but Colt is controlling him well.
Colt not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Colt.
Damballah is trying to stand.
Colt controlling the action here.
Colt prevents Damballah from standing back up.
Colt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Colt drops an elbow to the side of Damballah's head.
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Colt lands a nice short elbow.
Colt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Colt winds up and cracks Damballah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Colt is taking a breather. Damballah says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Colt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Damballah looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Colt seems content to control.
Damballah wants to get back to his feet.
Colt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Colt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Colt 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.
Damballah scores with a one two! Colt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Colt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Damballah doesn't seem phased though.
El Misterioso Damballah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colt dodges the punch combination from Damballah.
Colt tests Damballah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Damballah looks to land a combination but Colt avoids it well.
Damballah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Damballah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Colt connects with a right hand. Damballah shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damballah fails to land with a series of punches.
Damballah throws a nice looking combination but Colt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Damballah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Colt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damballah can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Colt.
Damballah swinging wildly here.
Damballah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Colt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Damballah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Colt is defending well.
Damballah tries for a takedown but Colt manages to get underhooks.
Colt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Damballah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Colt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Damballah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Colt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brian Colt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Misterioso Damballah.
Damballah is breathing heavily.
Damballah wants to get back to striking at distance but Colt won't allow it.
Damballah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Colt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Damballah misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Colt.
Colt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Colt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colt tries to land a knee to the head but Damballah blocks with his arms.
Colt lands a body shot.
Colt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Damballah's elbow.
Damballah misses with the head strike.
Colt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Damballah or not.
Colt tries to throw a body punch but Damballah avoids it by throwing Colt back against the cage.
Colt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Colt digs a right hand underneath Damballah's ribcage. Damballah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Colt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt lands a shot to the body.
Colt misses with a punch to the body.
Colt lands a hook that snaps the head of Damballah backwards.
Colt lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colt tries to throw a body punch but Damballah avoids it by throwing Colt back against the cage.
Colt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Damballah misses with a punch on the inside.
Colt works on Damballah's body with a couple of short punches.
Colt digs a right hand underneath Damballah's ribcage. Damballah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Colt lands a nice shot to the body.
Colt misses with a body punch.
Damballah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brian Colt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Colt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colt tries to throw a body punch but Damballah avoids it by throwing Colt back against the cage.
Colt lands with a left to the head.
Colt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colt scores with a shot to the side of Damballah's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Colt.
Colt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Damballah backwards.
Colt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Damballah's elbow.
I was talking to Colt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Colt misses with a punch to the body.
Colt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Colt as the two fighters clinch.
Colt scores with a hook to the body.
Colt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colt jerks Damballah's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Damballah drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Colt goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Colt because Damballah was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Brian Colt!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Koreshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koreshkov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beyoncé - 7/11. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
22
205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
|
189 cm
23
215 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Koreshkov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koreshkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bones takes a swing at Koreshkov's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bones.
Koreshkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bones circles away.
Bones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Koreshkov blocks the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bones, right into the meat.
Koreshkov shoots in for a takedown but Bones shows good takedown defense.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but Bones is having none of it.
Koreshkov darts in and clinches Bones up against the cage.
Bones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bones is trying to break the clinch but Koreshkov has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bones walks away with a smile on his face. Koreshkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Koreshkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koreshkov moves into the clinch.
Koreshkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bones tries to break the clinch but Koreshkov is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bones throws a body punch but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Koreshkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koreshkov blocks a jab.
Koreshkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Koreshkov lands an uppercut.
Koreshkov prevents Bones from breaking the clinch.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jon Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreshkov.
Koreshkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koreshkov has time to react.
Koreshkov dodges the punch combination from Bones.
Koreshkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koreshkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bones.
Koreshkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Jon Bones has been cut.
Koreshkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Bones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but Bones moves out of range.
Bones throws a body kick that misses.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up
and Bones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bones missing with a left hand there. Koreshkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koreshkov has Bones up against the cage in a clinch.
Koreshkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bones's efforts to push away.
Bones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koreshkov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones tries to circle away but Koreshkov has him pinned against the cage.
Koreshkov fails to pull guard.
Bones tries to break free but Koreshkov pushes him back against the cage.
Bones just leaning against Koreshkov, taking a breather.
Bones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koreshkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bones manages to break the clinch.
Bones lands a head kick!
Koreshkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koreshkov drives through and clinches with Bones against the cage.
Koreshkov decides to pull guard.
Koreshkov keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Bones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koreshkov on the ground.
Koreshkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Koreshkov looking for a guillotine here but Bones defends easily.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koreshkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bones is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Bones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
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.
Bones just misses with a punch to the body.
Koreshkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bones's head.
Bones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koreshkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koreshkov clinches up with Bones and pushes him back against the cage.
Bones tries to circle away but Koreshkov has him pinned against the cage.
Koreshkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bones can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bones works Koreshkov's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov moves into range and clinches up with Bones.
Koreshkov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Koreshkov manages to end up in side control.
Bones tries to improve position but can't.
Koreshkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Koreshkov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Koreshkov but great work by Bones.
Bones lands some shots froms side control.
Bones scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov is looking for a sweep.
Bones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bones just content to control the position.
Koreshkov is looking to regain half guard here but Bones keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov is not content to let Bones control the position.
Koreshkov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bones connects with a decent elbow.
Bones controls the position from side control.
Koreshkov sneaks back into half guard.
Koreshkov wants to improve his position but Bones is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jon Bones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koreshkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Bones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bones lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koreshkov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bones pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bones wants to control the pace but Koreshkov is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Bones.
Bones controlling the pace for now.
Koreshkov is looking to improve his position but Bones isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koreshkov is squirming around, avoiding Bones's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Bones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
That's time! Bones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bones.
Koreshkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bones scores with a punch to the head.
Jon Bones is winning the standup battle so far.
Bones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koreshkov has closed the distance and engaged Bones in a clinch.
Koreshkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bones 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.
Koreshkov has gone for a leg lock! Bones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koreshkov's guard.
Koreshkov controls Bones momentarily but Bones frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koreshkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bones.
Bones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koreshkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bones has managed to get both his arms back between Koreshkov's legs - danger averted.
Koreshkov working for a triangle but Bones defends it easily.
Koreshkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jon Bones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Koreshkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bones continues to stall.
Koreshkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koreshkov is trying to control the position but Bones postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koreshkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koreshkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koreshkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bones has managed to get both his arms back between Koreshkov's legs - danger averted.
Bones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koreshkov keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Koreshkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bones is one step ahead there.
Bones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Koreshkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrey Koreshkov.
I think Bones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bones!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
37% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ijsa Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ijsa Mohammed has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
208 cm
26
323 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight 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 Las Vegas, Ijsa Mohammed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammed checks a low kick from Stahl.
Mohammed pushes Stahl up against the cage in a clinch.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face.
It looks like Hussein Stahl has been cut.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stahl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
I was talking to Mohammed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mohammed trying to land knees to the body.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl is trying to drag Mohammed to the mat but Mohammed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Stahl blocks an elbow strike.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
Stahl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mohammed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
Stahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow.
Stahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Stahl has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mohammed after a bit of a struggle.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed is pressed up against the cage. Stahl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mohammed down to the mat. Mohammed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mohammed clinches up with Stahl and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stahl.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Stahl tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl goes for a takedown attempt but Mohammed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mohammed moves into the clinch successfully.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ijsa Mohammed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mohammed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mohammed forces Stahl back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Stahl looking for a takedown.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Stahl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stahl is breathing heavily.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Stahl goes for a takedown attempt but Mohammed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mohammed clinches.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ijsa Mohammed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl tightens his grip and picks Mohammed up, before dumping him to the ground. Mohammed manages to land in guard.
Stahl won't allow Mohammed to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stahl wants to control from the top but Mohammed keeps moving.
Stahl slips nicely into half guard.
Stahl is keen to just control but Mohammed is a slippery customer.
Mohammed manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stahl keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Mohammed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stahl in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Stahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
Stahl drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mohammed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stahl has Mohammed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mohammed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stahl drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mohammed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ijsa Mohammed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mohammed clinches.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed pushes off an throws an elbow but Stahl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed crunches a lovely knee into Stahl's ribcage.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mohammed landing knees to the body.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Stahl tries to pull guard but Mohammed holds him up against the cage and eventually Stahl drops back down to his feet.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Stahl tries to pull guard but Mohammed holds him up against the cage and eventually Stahl drops back down to his feet.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Stahl is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mohammed is defending well.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed is pressed up against the cage. Stahl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mohammed down to the mat. Mohammed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mohammed blocks a head kick by Stahl.
Stahl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stahl throws a head kick that misses.
Mohammed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stahl is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stahl has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mohammed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stahl is working for takedown but Mohammed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed lands an elbow just above Stahl 's eye.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Stahl avoiding damage as Mohammed throws knees to the body.
Mohammed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stahl can do to turn this around?
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Stahl is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mohammed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ijsa Mohammed clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Mohammed.
Stahl misses the shot to the body.
Mohammed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mohammed moves into the clinch.
Mohammed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed prevents a takedown attempt there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Stahl successfully pulls guard.
Stahl controls Mohammed momentarily but Mohammed frees himself.
Mohammed tries to stand but Stahl is controlling from the bottom.
Stahl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mohammed is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammed tries to stand but Stahl is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed wants to stand and escape but instead Stahl has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mohammed wants to stand and escape but Stahl is having none of it.
Mohammed is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stahl dives into side control.
My spies in DiscoClub inform me that Stahl has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mohammed is pushing Stahl's head away, looking to escape. Stahl manages to hold on to the position though.
Stahl trying to control the action but Mohammed is working from the bottom.
Mohammed wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl controlling from side mount.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet but Stahl drags him back down.
Stahl tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mohammed's legs.
Stahl wants to control but Mohammed is keeping him busy.
Mohammed is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mohammed has Stahl up against the cage in a clinch.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Stahl shrugs off.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stahl lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ijsa Mohammed had his way with Hussein Stahl in that round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stahl tries to keep at a distance but Mohammed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stahl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mohammed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stahl has Mohammed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mohammed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl misses with a punch to the body.
Stahl drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mohammed pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Mohammed scores with a one two! Stahl had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mohammed clinches with his opponent.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
Stahl looking for a takedown.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Stahl wants a takedown.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
Stahl successfully pulls guard.
Hussein Stahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl has a closed guard, preventing Mohammed from standing up.
Stahl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mohammed wanted to stand there but Stahl had control of the position.
Stahl pulls Mohammed in close to his closed guard and prevents Mohammed from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mohammed wanted to stand there but Stahl had control of the position.
Stahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl looking for a guillotine here but Mohammed defends easily.
Mohammed is looking to stand up but Stahl won't let him.
Stahl is trying to control the position but Mohammed postures up.
Stahl has a closed guard, preventing Mohammed from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stahl throws a leg kick that misses.
Mohammed rushes Stahl and presses him up against the cage.
Stahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stahl wants the takedown. Mohammed is fighting it off but Stahl persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mohammed's guard against the cage.
Stahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mohammed is keeping the position for now.
Mohammed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stahl is controlling him.
Ijsa Mohammed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet but Stahl passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ijsa Mohammed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mohammed, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:43
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:43
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ijsa Mohammed!
Ijsa Mohammed is the new super heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ijsa Mohammed made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
