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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor Ruttenum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Poorly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ruttenum might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Game - El Chapo. Conor Ruttenum has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Ruttenum !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drew Poorly!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poorly misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Poorly. No joy for Ruttenum on that attempt.
Ruttenum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poorly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruttenum somewhat.
Ruttenum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Ruttenum . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poorly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruttenum under the eye.
Poorly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Conor Ruttenum has been cut.
Ruttenum shoots in for a double leg but Poorly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttenum closes the distance and clinches up with Poorly, looking for a takedown. Ruttenum pushes Poorly against the cage but Poorly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poorly.
Ruttenum drives through with a takedown into Poorly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Poorly managing to control the position.
Ruttenum won't allow Poorly to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruttenum throws a strike but Poorly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ruttenum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruttenum is breathing heavily.
Ruttenum keeping moving, preventing Poorly from controlling successfully.
Poorly controlling from the top position.
Poorly trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruttenum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Poorly is stalling in the full guard.
Ruttenum seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ruttenum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poorly won't allow Ruttenum to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum has an active guard here but Poorly has managed to pass into half guard.
Poorly trying to control from half guard but Ruttenum is working away.
Still in half guard, Poorly seems content to control.
Poorly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Poorly 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruttenum walks into a jab.
Poorly throws a one two combo.
Conor Ruttenum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poorly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruttenum s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drew Poorly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poorly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruttenum shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Poorly's guard.
Ruttenum wants to control from the top but Poorly keeps moving.
Ruttenum will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poorly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruttenum is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poorly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poorly has escaped and now he's on top!
Poorly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruttenum is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Poorly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Ruttenum 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruttenum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poorly as he jumps to the side.
Ruttenum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poorly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Poorly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ruttenum misses with a takedown
and Poorly counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Ruttenum . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poorly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poorly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poorly scores with a hook.
Poorly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poorly cracks Ruttenum with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Poorly has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ruttenum to stand back up!
Ruttenum is rocked!
Conor Ruttenum 's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poorly seems to be stalking Ruttenum here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Ruttenum drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Drew Poorly!
After winning the bout, Drew Poorly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Conor Ruttenum spoke after the fight, saying 'He caught me, what can I say? good shit.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Berdnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred Von Richthoffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manfred Von Richthoffen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alexei Berdnikov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Berdnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manfred Von Richthoffen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berdnikov misses with a body kick.
Berdnikov ducks under a wild hook from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berdnikov slips a jab from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen looks to throw the jab but Berdnikov is out of range.
Berdnikov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Berdnikov goes for a double leg but Von Richthoffen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von Richthoffen continues to drive forward.
Von Richthoffen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Richthoffen throws a counter combo.
Von Richthoffen misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen throws a hook to the side of Berdnikov's head but Berdnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berdnikov is looking to clinch but Von Richthoffen is avoiding it.
It seemed like Von Richthoffen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdnikov misses with a double jab
and Berdnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berdnikov ducks under a wild hook from Von Richthoffen.
Berdnikov moves to clinch but Von Richthoffen breaks away
and Von Richthoffen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Richthoffen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berdnikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a left and a right that stings Berdnikov.
Berdnikov throws a body punch but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
Von Richthoffen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen cracks Berdnikov with an open hand slap.
Berdnikov is rocked!
Berdnikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Richthoffen.
Berdnikov slips under a jab from Von Richthoffen.
Berdnikov wants to clinch
and Berdnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berdnikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Richthoffen blocks the body kick.
Berdnikov misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Von Richthoffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Berdnikov thows a leg kick but Von Richthoffen checks it
and Von Richthoffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Richthoffen throws a hook but Berdnikov avoids it easily.
Berdnikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Berdnikov throws a series of punches but Von Richthoffen avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Von Richthoffen misses.
Berdnikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Richthoffen counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Berdnikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berdnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Berdnikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Berdnikov tries to clinch there but Von Richthoffen circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Richthoffen! But no joy.
Von Richthoffen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Berdnikov sprawling to the canvas! Berdnikov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Von Richthoffen finish him?!
Manfred Von Richthoffen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Berdnikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Richthoffen, which made it look bad.
Von Richthoffen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Richthoffen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Richthoffen avoids the body shot from Berdnikov.
Berdnikov tries to clinch but Von Richthoffen moves away
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice right hand that sends Berdnikov toppling to the canvas! Berdnikov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Von Richthoffen finish him?!
Berdnikov throws a right hand that Von Richthoffen ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Richthoffen also avoids with ease.
Von Richthoffen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Berdnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Von Richthoffen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berdnikov misses with a takedown
and Von Richthoffen counters with a big right hand! Oh Berdnikov is in trouble here! Von Richthoffen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
Manfred Von Richthoffen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Horrickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ekber Hamzaoglu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekber Hamzaoglu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimi Horrickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ekber Hamzaoglu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamzaoglu misses with a straight right.
Hamzaoglu wants to clinch.
A jab lands there for Horrickson.
Hamzaoglu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Horrickson in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrickson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamzaoglu.
Horrickson misses with a looping right.
Horrickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamzaoglu moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hamzaoglu.
Hamzaoglu looks to land a left hand but Horrickson moved out of range nicely.
Hamzaoglu lands with a right hand.
Hamzaoglu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hamzaoglu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horrickson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamzaoglu ducks under a wild hook from Horrickson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hamzaoglu! But no joy.
Hamzaoglu slips under a jab.
Hamzaoglu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrickson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hamzaoglu misses with an uppercut.
Horrickson punishes Hamzaoglu's body with a nice straight punch.
Hamzaoglu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Horrickson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hamzaoglu doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Horrickson.
A little jabbing left from Hamzaoglu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hamzaoglu cracks Horrickson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamzaoglu wants to slow Horrickson down by chopping away at his legs.
Horrickson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamzaoglu.
Horrickson blocks a jab.
Horrickson throws out a loose jab but Hamzaoglu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamzaoglu loads up on a big right hand but Horrickson slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrickson tests Hamzaoglu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamzaoglu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horrickson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrickson throws a big counter combination but Hamzaoglu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Horrickson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamzaoglu unleashes a big counter combination but Horrickson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horrickson scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Horrickson misses
and Hamzaoglu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrickson misses the body punch
and Hamzaoglu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hamzaoglu scores with a hook.
Hamzaoglu misses with a right hand
and Horrickson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamzaoglu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horrickson.
Hamzaoglu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horrickson is out of range and Hamzaoglu settles back down.
Horrickson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamzaoglu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Horrickson.
Hamzaoglu walks into a jab.
Horrickson throws a looping overhand right but Hamzaoglu ducks down to avoid it.
Hamzaoglu takes the fight into the clinch.
Horrickson lands a nice uppercut.
Hamzaoglu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hamzaoglu throws a head punch that misses.
Hamzaoglu lands with a left to the head.
Hamzaoglu wants to break free but Horrickson has control.
Horrickson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hamzaoglu or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kimi Horrickson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hamzaoglu ducks under a wild hook from Horrickson.
Kimi Horrickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Horrickson misses.
Hamzaoglu misses the jab.
Hamzaoglu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horrickson counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrickson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Horrickson misses the target.
Horrickson throws a hook but Hamzaoglu avoids it easily.
Hamzaoglu throws out a counter right but Horrickson avoids it with no problem.
Horrickson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamzaoglu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Horrickson moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Horrickson finds it's way through Hamzaoglu's defenses.
Hamzaoglu blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamzaoglu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamzaoglu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horrickson tests Hamzaoglu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamzaoglu is rocked!
Horrickson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrickson fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrickson lands with an overhand left.
Hamzaoglu tests Horrickson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Hamzaoglu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrickson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamzaoglu is just out of range.
Hamzaoglu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hamzaoglu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horrickson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrickson sends Hamzaoglu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Horrickson is motioning to the referee to let Hamzaoglu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hamzaoglu is still on wobbly legs! Can Horrickson finish him?
Horrickson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Hamzaoglu out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kimi Horrickson!
A less than humble Kimi Horrickson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hennessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Hennessy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brandon Lee's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hennessy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennessy throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Brandon Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hennessy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hennessy swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hennessy misses the target.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Hennessy manages to avoid it.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Hennessy, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Hennessy against the cage but Hennessy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hennessy tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Hennessy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee tries to work over Hennessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hennessy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Hennessy tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Hennessy lands a nice elbow.
Lee is leaning against Hennessy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lee is looking to stand up but Hennessy isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennessy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hennessy won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lee manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hennessy misses with an elbow strike.
Hennessy throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Hennessy.
Hennessy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennessy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hennessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee digs a good body shot into Hennessy's ribs.
Lee darts in and clinches Hennessy up against the cage.
Hennessy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hennessy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hennessy throws an elbow that misses.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hennessy throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Hennessy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice combo by Lee! Oh, that's hurt him - Hennessy falls to the canvas and Lee follows him into side control.
Hennessy is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee happy to just control the position for now.
Hennessy is still in real trouble! Can Lee finish him?
Lee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lee is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hennessy looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lee gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hennessy is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lee lets go of the hold and Hennessy can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Lee!
The defeated Jack Hennessy had this to say: 'My opponent tonight was great. This guy is a champion. I am humbled by this defeat and will be ready to kick ass next time. Thank you all.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seto Takiama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kell Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seto Takiama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kell Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt throws an overhand right that lands on Takiama's shoulder, as Takiama tries to avoid the shot.
Bolt shoots in but Takiama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bolt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Takiama counters with a nice uppercut.
Takiama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bolt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takiama is in Bolt's guard.
Takiama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bolt is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takiama has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bolt is desperately trying to improve his position but Takiama has a good base and remains in mount.
Takiama has hold of Bolt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bolt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Takiama looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bolt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takiama wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takiama pulls his head out easily.
Takiama is trying to work for a kimura but Bolt is defending well.
Takiama moves nicely into side control.
Takiama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bolt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takiama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolt has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt is looking for a sweep.
Takiama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takiama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bolt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takiama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bolt sneaks back into half guard.
Takiama seems to be working for a kimura but Bolt defends the submission attempt.
Bolt actively working from the bottom here.
Takiama is working for a submission of some sort.
Takiama is trying to work for a kimura but Bolt is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiama wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takiama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolt is just riding it out for now. Takiama eventually gives up the hold.
Bolt gets back to full guard.
Takiama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bolt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takiama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolt is keeping the position for now.
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.
Bolt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bolt has his foot on Takiama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takiama works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolt looks winded!
Takiama tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolt is retaining full guard.
Bolt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bolt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takiama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takiama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takiama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takiama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takiama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takiama wants to pass the guard but Bolt is keeping the position.
Takiama passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seto Takiama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Takiama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takiama pulls his head out easily.
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takiama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takiama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bolt defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takiama is trying to work for a kimura but Bolt is defending well.
Bolt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takiama is looking for a kimura here.
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolt is breathing heavily.
Takiama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolt is just riding it out for now. Takiama eventually gives up the hold.
Takiama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolt is just riding it out for now. Takiama eventually gives up the hold.
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takiama is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolt.
Takiama is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bolt has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Takiama is looking to defend but Bolt has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Takiama! Bolt pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Takiama taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kell Bolt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jethro Rusted has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jethro Rusted seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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194 lbs
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186 lbs
29 - 24 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Rusted!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 24 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rusted circles away.
Rusted jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Soderberg loads up on a big right hand but Rusted slips the punch.
Rusted half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Soderberg.
Soderberg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Soderberg tries to land a body kick
and Rusted counters with a takedown into side control.
Soderberg stops Rusted from passing to mount.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.
Soderberg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Soderberg is being controlled here.
Soderberg is trying to improve his position.
Rusted misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Soderberg prevents Rusted from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rusted working the head and body with strikes.
Soderberg tries to get to full guard but Rusted has control of the leg.
Soderberg trying to control here.
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rusted pulls his head out easily.
Rusted trying to pass the guard but Soderberg defending well.
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rusted working Soderberg over with strikes.
Soderberg tries to get to full guard but Rusted has control of the leg.
Soderberg is in trouble now - Rusted has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted scoring with strikes but Soderberg is staying in there.
Soderberg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rusted controlling from mount.
Rusted can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soderberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soderberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rusted pulls Soderberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Soderberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rusted is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg working for a triangle but Rusted defends it easily.
Rusted pushes down on Soderberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soderberg gets back to full guard.
Soderberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Soderberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rusted doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soderberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted looking for submissions off his back.
Rusted looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Soderberg pushes past his half guard into mount!
Soderberg avoids the attempt from Rusted to control.
Rusted has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Soderberg is trying to control here but Rusted has managed to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Soderberg.
Rusted gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Soderberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rusted looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soderberg misses with a kick to the body
and Rusted connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soderberg misses with a body kick.
Soderberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rusted.
Rusted throws a head kick that Soderberg semi-blocks.
Rusted misses with a series of wild punches.
Soderberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rusted with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg misses with a hook.
And Rusted counters with a quick kick to the body but Soderberg blocks it.
Rusted is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soderberg can do to turn this around?
Rusted scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg looks to land a right hand but Rusted moved out of range.
Soderberg misses with a looping left.
And Rusted counters with a quick kick to the body but Soderberg blocks it.
Rusted rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soderberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soderberg slips a jab and a cross from Rusted.
Soderberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rusted went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soderberg is defended easily by Rusted.
Rusted feinted with a counter takedown.
Soderberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rusted is out of range.
Rusted lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rusted cracks a nice hook into Soderberg's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soderberg looks to land a left hand but Rusted moved out of range nicely.
Rusted bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soderberg's head.
A jab from Rusted finds it's way through Soderberg's defenses.
Soderberg misses with a body shot.
Soderberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rusted sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Soderberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rusted moves away.
Rufus Soderberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soderberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Rusted was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Soderberg tries to move into range but Rusted moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soderberg swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Soderberg coming out on top.
Soderberg misses with a right hand
and Rusted counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soderberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Soderberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rusted can pounce on him.
Soderberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rusteds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Soderberg throws out a powerful jab.
Donk. Rusted catches Soderberg right on the button with a cross.
Rusted misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soderberg shoots and misses
and Soderberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rusted dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soderberg. That did some damage!
Soderberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rusted's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusted wants to sweep here but Soderberg controlling him for the moment.
Rusted has control of Soderberg's left arm, preventing Soderberg from doing any damage.
Soderberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rusted has his hands on Soderberg's head, controlling the position.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Rusted is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rusted misses with a wild combination.
Soderberg misses with a wild body shot.
Rusted tries to bum rush Soderberg with a series of wild strikes but Soderberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soderberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rusted misses with the body kick
and Soderberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rusted thinking.
Soderberg throws a right hand that Rusted ducks under and follows up with a left that Rusted also avoids with ease.
Rusted lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rusted.
Rusted lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rusted but Rusted pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rusted is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rusted throws a head kick that misses.
Rusted just misses with a punch to the body.
Soderberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rusted manages to avoid it.
Soderberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soderberg throws an overhand right that lands on Rusted's shoulder, as Rusted tries to avoid the shot.
Rusted throws a body punch but Soderberg moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rusted.
Rufus Soderberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg with a poor takedown
enabling Rusted to counter with a crisp jab.
Soderberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Rusted's head.
Rusted slips a jab from Soderberg.
Soderberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rusted jabs at Soderberg's body.
Soderberg throws out a loose jab but Rusted uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soderberg misses with a combination
and Rusted counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soderberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rusted is fending him off so far but Soderberg persists. Nope, Rusted circles away and we're back to standing.
Jethro Rusted has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Soderberg.
Soderberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soderberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rusted sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rusted.
Jethro Rusted is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg throws a right hand that misses
and Rusted counters with a two punch combo.
Soderberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rusted counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rusted chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rusted moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Rusted lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soderberg doesn't seem phased though.
Soderberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rusted not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted pushing down on Soderberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Rusted is thwarting Soderberg's attempts to control the position.
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rusted pulls his head out easily.
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rusted is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soderberg trying to get back to full guard but Rusted takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jethro Rusted showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rusted has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jethro Rusted!
Jethro Rusted seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Rufus Soderberg stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not done. I'm not done. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geoff Jefferson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maximov is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jefferson tries to buck Maximov off but Maximov is having none of it.
Jefferson struggling a bit here.
Maximov lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov trying to control the position but Jefferson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jefferson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maximov trying to control the position but Jefferson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jefferson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Maximov working away.
Maximov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maximov wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Maximov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jefferson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jefferson is trying to improve his position.
Maximov trying to control the position but Jefferson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov stands up.
Maximov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maximov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jefferson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maximov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been informed that Maximov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maximov misses with a takedown
and Jefferson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Ivan Maximov has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Jefferson there.
Jefferson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maximov.
Ivan Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov wants to take a breather but Jefferson is having none of it.
Maximov is trying to work for a kimura but Jefferson is defending well.
Jefferson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maximov on the ground.
Maximov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jefferson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximov is working for a kimura but Jefferson is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson taking some punishment here, with Maximov in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Maximov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Maximov's cut.
That's time! Jefferson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maximov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maximov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jefferson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jefferson. Beautiful body shot.
Maximov has a takedown stuffed.
Jefferson connects with a right hand. Maximov shakes it off.
Maximov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Maximov with that takedown attempt.
Maximov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Geoff Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Maximov.
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!
Maximov darts in trying to clinch
and Jefferson counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivan Maximov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jefferson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov needs to keep his hands up - Jefferson had a free shot at his head there.
Jefferson lands a glancing blow to the side of Maximov's head.
Jefferson lands with a nice body punch.
Maximov is breathing heavily.
Jefferson punishes Maximov's body with a nice straight punch.
Jefferson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maximov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jefferson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jefferson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maximov tries to keep at a distance but Jefferson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jefferson is leaning against Maximov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov walks into a jab.
A lazy left from Jefferson finds it's target.
Maximov is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
and Jefferson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Maximov! He's just covering up as Jefferson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geoff Jefferson!
Geoff Jefferson is the new welterweight champion!
Geoff Jefferson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Valtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nordlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valtonen 's entrance music is AC/DC - Thunderstruck . A fine choice. Nordlund comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hate to say I told you so from the Hives kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Valtonen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nordlund!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordlund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valtonen fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Nordlund with that takedown attempt.
Nordlund lands with an uppercut that bounces Valtonen off the cage and back into range.
Valtonen throws the kick towards the body but Nordlund avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nordlund.
Valtonen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordlund dives in and scores a takedown into Valtonen 's guard.
Nordlund lands a couple of digs.
Valtonen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valtonen tries to get out of the position.
Valtonen is working an open guard so Nordlund takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Nordlund lands a beautiful left hook that drops Valtonen . Valtonen tries to recover but Nordlund is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Valtonen lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Nordlund!
David Nordlund took some time post fight to say the following; 'I win fights. Remember my name!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halfdan Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Solberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solberg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad Moon Rising kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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210 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
10 - 1 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Halfdan Ragnarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Solberg!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solberg lunges at Ragnarsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnarsson's hand.
Solberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up but Solberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch up but Solberg keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Solberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarsson as he avoids it easily.
Solberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Solberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ragnarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ragnarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch but Solberg is avoiding it.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Solberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Solberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ragnarsson's half guard.
Ragnarsson pushes Solberg off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but Solberg moves out of range.
Ragnarsson backing away here, and Solberg unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ragnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Solberg pushes him off.
Solberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsson.
Solberg feints the counter takedown.
Halfdan Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up.
Ragnarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Solberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Halfdan Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Solberg.
Ragnarsson drives through and clinches with Solberg against the cage.
Solberg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ragnarsson as Solberg tries to tie him up.
Ragnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Solberg avoids the damage to the body.
Solberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Solberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson throws an elbow that misses.
Solberg is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Solberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Ragnarsson.
Solberg successfully pulls guard.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Solberg is working from the bottom.
Solberg pulls Ragnarsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ragnarsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Solberg looking for a triangle here. Ragnarsson is fighting it but it looks tight! Solberg pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ragnarsson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Peter Solberg!
Peter Solberg is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Peter Solberg made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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