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Helsinki Fighting League: 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobieski comes to the cage accompanied by Kto Cię Obroni Polsko. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sobieski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Harris!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobieski.
Sobieski slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Sobieski tries to clinch but Harris moves away
and Harris counters with a right hand that sends Sobieski tumbling to the canvas! Can Harris finish him? He dives into Sobieski's guard looking to do just that!
Sobieski is trying to keep Harris in close.
Sobieski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sobieski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harris is aware though and is defending well.
Harris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sobieski's guard.
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sobieski looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobieski, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sobieski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sobieski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harris escapes and throws Sobieski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Harris takes a little break here. Sobieski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sobieski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sobieski gets full guard.
Sobieski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobieski has Harris pulled in close to control his posture.
Harris wanted to stand there but Sobieski had control of the position.
Sobieski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harris escapes and throws Sobieski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sobieski struggling a bit here.
Sobieski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is looking for a sweep.
Sobieski is trying to control Harris's posture but Harris avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Sobieski's face as Harris controls the position.
Harris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sobieski lands the left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Harris - that will leave a mark!
Sobieski is breathing heavily.
Sobieski ducks straight into an uppercut from Harris and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Sobieski manages to regain guard straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Sobieski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to get up but he can't break Sobieski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Harris slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Sobieski.
Harris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sobieski trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harris in particular looking to stall.
Sobieski tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harris takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sobieski under the eye.
Raven Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris wants to clinch.
Sobieski thinks about countering with a head kick.
Harris steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Sobieski is out on his feet! Harris sets himself and nearly takes Sobieski's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raven Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred Von Richthoffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jon Snow has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manfred Von Richthoffen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Richthoffen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Richthoffen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Von Richthoffen misses with an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen cracks Snow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Richthoffen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Richthoffen looks to land a right hand but Snow moved out of range.
Von Richthoffen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSnow.
Some wild striking there from Von Richthoffen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen blocks a head kick by Snow.
A little jabbing left from Von Richthoffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Richthoffen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Snow on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Richthoffen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Von Richthoffen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Snow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snow wants to clinch
enabling Von Richthoffen to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Richthoffen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snow's head.
Von Richthoffen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen avoids the head kick by Snow.
It seemed like Von Richthoffen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Von Richthoffen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Richthoffen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Richthoffen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Richthoffen, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Richthoffen throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Snow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Snow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Snow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snow with a hook.
Snow throws a leg kick that misses.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Richthoffen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snow half committed to a counter leg kick.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Richthoffen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Von Richthoffen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Snow.
Von Richthoffen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Snow missing with a left hand there. Von Richthoffen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Snow.
Despite the aggression on Von Richthoffen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Von Richthoffen throws a right hand that misses
and Snow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Richthoffen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Snow misses.
Snow moves forwards but Von Richthoffen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richthoffen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Von Richthoffen throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Richthoffen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Von Richthoffen. Those never looked like landing.
Snow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snow moves to clinch but Von Richthoffen breaks away
enabling Von Richthoffen to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Richthoffen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snow is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target.
Von Richthoffen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Richthoffen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.
Snow is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat.
Snow slips under a jab from Von Richthoffen.
Snow is looking to counter punch.
Snow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Richthoffen manages to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Von Richthoffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Richthoffen loads up on a big right hand but Snow slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow swings for the body but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
Snow throws a head kick but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
Von Richthoffen throws a lazy right hand but Snow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snow blocks a jab.
Von Richthoffen just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen misses with a double jab
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range.
Snow throwing a counter right hand but Von Richthoffen manages to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen throws a sloppy body shot
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snow moves away from the strike by Von Richthoffen.
Snow lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slow jab from Von Richthoffen misses its intended target.
Snow lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Snow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Von Richthoffen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Von Richthoffen misses with a looping right.
Snow throws a big counter combination but Von Richthoffen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Richthoffen throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Von Richthoffen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Richthoffen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snow with a body shot.
Von Richthoffen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snow could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Richthoffen.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Von Richthoffen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Richthoffen misses with a left hand
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Snow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richthoffen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Snow dodges the punch combination from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Richthoffen misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Richthoffen misses with a body punch
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Richthoffen scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Snow misses.
Snow throws a hook to the side of Von Richthoffen's head but Von Richthoffen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Richthoffen throws an overhand right that lands on Snow's shoulder, as Snow tries to avoid the shot.
Von Richthoffen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Snow.
Von Richthoffen loads up on a big right hand but Snow slips the punch.
Von Richthoffen lands with a cross.
Von Richthoffen looks to throw the jab but Snow is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook.
Von Richthoffen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSnow.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Von Richthoffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Richthoffen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Snow defending well as Von Richthoffen loads up on a big left hand.
Snow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Richthoffen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Richthoffen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws a head kick but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
A nice side step and Von Richthoffen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snow slips a straight right by Von Richthoffen.
Snow thinks about countering with a head kick.
Von Richthoffen lands with a right hand.
Snow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A jab from Von Richthoffen finds it's way through Snow's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthoffen misses the shot to the body.
Snow moves out of range of the strikes.
Snow looks to land a combination but Von Richthoffen avoids it well.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Von Richthoffen throws a series of punches but Snow avoids them all with ease.
Snow is looking for a counter combo.
Von Richthoffen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Von Richthoffen.
Jon Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snow slips a jab from Von Richthoffen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manfred Von Richthoffen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Richthoffen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Piero Paniccia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shannon Larratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piero Paniccia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shannon Larratt'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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piero Paniccia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shannon Larratt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniccia shoots in and bounces Larratt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paniccia tries to free his leg and advance position but Larratt is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Paniccia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Larratt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paniccia 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.
Paniccia has gone for a leg lock! Larratt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paniccia's guard.
Paniccia has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Larratt should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Paniccia has tightened it up now! Larratt should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Piero Paniccia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Valtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Perello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valtonen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Thunderstruck . Perello comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One for the Money kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Valtonen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Perello!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perello misses with a head kick.
Perello misses with a body shot.
Perello lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perello slaps away a takedown attempt from Valtonen , before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Perello tries to counter it with a takedown but Valtonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valtonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valtonen tries to clinch up.
Perello misses with a double jab.
We've been hearing reports that Valtonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valtonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perello but Perello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Valtonen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perello tries for a takedown but Valtonen manages to get underhooks.
Perello gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Valtonen regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtonen is trying to control the position but Perello postures up.
Valtonen is working an open guard so Perello takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Valtonen throws a looping overhand right but Perello ducks down to avoid it.
Valtonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valtonen darts in looking for a takedown but Perello gets double underhooks and turns Valtonen into the cage.
Perello clinches up with Valtonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Perello turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Perello manages to end up in side control.
Perello looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Valtonen is avoiding damage well.
Perello is chipping away with strikes.
Valtonen is trying to get back to his feet.
Perello lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perello wants to control but Valtonen is keeping him busy.
Perello decides to stand up, so the ref orders Valtonen to his feet.
Nice cross by Perello.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Valtonen . Perello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valtonen has his takedown stuffed
and Perello decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valtonen 's guard.
Perello throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Perello working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valtonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Perello missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perello passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Perello creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Valtonen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Perello wants to control but Valtonen is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valtonen tries to escape but Perello is in control.
Perello creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Valtonen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Valtonen trying to control but Perello flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perello tightening his grip on Valtonen , looking for the choke.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Perello. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Perello lands punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Perello 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.
Perello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valtonen moves away.
Valtonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Valtonen shoots for a takedown but Perello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perello forces Valtonen back against the cage and clinches.
Perello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valtonen .
Perello wants to take the fight to the mat but Valtonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Perello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valtonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Perello. Perello gets slowly back to his feet.
Valtonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perello.
Valtonen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Valtonen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perello connects with a body shot.
Valtonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perello lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perello throws a head kick that Valtonen semi-blocks.
Perello throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Valtonen crashing down! Valtonen tries to stagger back to his feet but Perello just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Valtonen asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Perello!
Joey Perello seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jethro Rusted is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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31
194 lbs
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30
201 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Rusted!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joy James!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a two punch combination.
Joy James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James tries to clinch there but Rusted circles away.
James throws a looping overhand right but Rusted ducks down to avoid it.
Rusted goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Rusted counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
James drives through and clinches with Rusted against the cage.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rusted lands a right hand.
Rusted is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James avoiding damage as Rusted throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted prevents a body shot from James.
James working aggressively here.
Rusted breaks from the clinch.
James misses with a straight right.
Rusted misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusted defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James tries to clinch there but Rusted circles away.
Rusted scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from James.
Rusted cracks the inside of James's front leg.
Rusted avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rusted scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rusted swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rusted throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James scores with a body shot.
Rusted is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rusted keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rusted looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rusted throws a leg kick
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Rusted misses with a body punch.
Rusted manages to break the clinch.
James throws a combination. Rusted tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James is looking to clinch.
A left lands for Rusted.
Nice uppercut there from Rusted.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Rusted.
James throws a series of punches but Rusted moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rusted doesn't seem phased though.
Rusted connects with a solid leg kick.
James moves forwards but Rusted connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rusted lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rusted avoids the body shot from James.
Rusted thinks about countering with a body kick.
James lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Rusted's shoulder, as Rusted tries to avoid the shot.
Rusted half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rusted digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
Rusted's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
Rusted is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rusted.
James on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rusted misses with a wild combination.
Rusted manages to get an easy takedown there - catching James on his heels. He'll look to pass James's guard now, I'm sure.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rusted. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rusted trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James trying to control the position here.
Rusted showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rusted passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rusted wants to pass the guard but James is defending well.
James wants to improve his position but Rusted is controlling well.
Rusted not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted dominated that round.
That's time! Rusted's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James moves in looking to clinch but Rusted pushes him off.
James clinches.
Rusted slows down the pace here.
James lands with a light punch inside.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Rusted blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rusted softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rusted breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rusted connects with a high kick.
James drives through and clinches with Rusted against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rusted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rusted escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rusted. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rusted.
Rusted works the jab nicely.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Rusted counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rusted is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rusted wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Rusted throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to control the position but Rusted postures up.
Rusted is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rusted content to stall in guard here.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rusted throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rusted bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Rusted counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted looking to score a takedown here. James is defending well but Rusted drives through and ends up in James's guard.
Rusted with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rusted trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jethro Rusted overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rusted pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Rusted won't allow James to sweep him here.
Rusted postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted cracks James with a solid left hand.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rusted manages to get himself to full guard.
Rusted is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
Rusted is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
James stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Rusted throws up his legs and catches James in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! James tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Rusted! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jethro Rusted!
Jethro Rusted thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weber is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hamburg Anthem. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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139 lbs
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19
142 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilberto Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Weber!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weber swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Weber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Weber throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Weber back into the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weber avoids it.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Weber tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Weber drops back down to his feet.
Weber breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gilberto Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Weber saw it coming and moves away.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weber throws a counter combo.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva takes a swing at Weber's ribcage but misses.
Weber feints the counter takedown.
Weber looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Weber shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Weber pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Weber dives into Silva's guard.
Weber 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.
Weber 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.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Weber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Weber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Weber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva trying to control here.
Weber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Weber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Weber eventually gives up the hold.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Weber has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Weber has control of the leg.
Weber is trying for a kimura here. Silva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Weber wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber is the new bantamweight champion!
Leon Weber 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halfdan Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yahweh Falwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falwell has chosen Don't Stop Believing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yahweh Falwell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Halfdan Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 77 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yahweh Falwell!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson has Falwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Falwell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Falwell is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarsson has the dominant position.
Ragnarsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Yahweh Falwell has been cut.
Ragnarsson lands a nice elbow.
Ragnarsson working the clinch nicely. Falwell is working for position but Ragnarsson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Falwell crumples up against the cage and Ragnarsson lands two more shots before the ref can save Falwell! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Halfdan Ragnarsson!
A victorious Halfdan Ragnarsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Yahweh Falwell spoke after the fight, saying 'Hasa diga eebowai. I guess I didn't pray hard enough, or maybe prayed too much. I bet if I rolled more instead of praying, I might have learned to defend submissions. I guess it's God's will. But to quote George Carlin: "If it's God's will and he's going to do what he wants to anyway, why'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amr Al As (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoff Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geoff Jefferson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amr Al As!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geoff Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al As throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson tries to bum rush Al As with a series of wild strikes but Al As uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al As is looking to counter punch.
Al As misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al As.
Jefferson throws an off balance right hand
and Al As counters with a straight right hand.
Al As thuds his right hand into Jefferson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al As seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jefferson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al As chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al As throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Al As is just out of range.
Jefferson jabs at Al As's body.
Al As is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al As scores with a hook.
Jefferson throws a jab when Al As was well out of range.
Al As half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Al As.
Jefferson lands a head shot.
Geoff Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al As throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jefferson! But no joy.
Oooooh!!! Jefferson has knocked Al As down with a huge combo! Jefferson steps away and waves a wobbly Al As back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Amr Al As has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al As staying out of range there.
Al As scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al As connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Al As catches Jefferson right on the button with a cross.
Al As tries to bum rush Jefferson with a series of wild strikes but Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Al As finds it's target.
Al As showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jefferson.
Al As gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al As throws a leg kick but Jefferson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jefferson takes a swing at Al As's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al As manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al As.
A punch combination from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al As.
Al As was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jefferson throws a right hand that misses
and Al As counters with a nice leg kick.
Jefferson checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Jefferson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al As throws an off balance right hand
and Jefferson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson misses with a body shot
and Al As counters with a straight right hand.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Al As ducked under it nicely.
Al As cracks Jefferson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al As lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson takes a swing at Al As's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Jefferson misses
and Al As counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al As tests Jefferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al As scores with a nice right hand.
Al As moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al As lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al As displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
Jefferson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Decent striking displayed by Jefferson there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amr Al As dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amr Al As's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jefferson checks a leg kick.
Jefferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al As manages to avoid it.
Jefferson throws an off balance right hand
and Al As counters with a nice leg kick.
Al As throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Al As slips a jab and a cross from Jefferson.
Al As finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jefferson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Al As.
Al As scores with a decent looking hook.
Jefferson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Al As to counter with a crisp jab.
Al As tests Jefferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Al As - just one landing.
Al As missing with a left hand there. Jefferson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jefferson slips under a jab.
Jefferson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jefferson misses with a jab to the body
and Al As counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al As thows a leg kick but Jefferson checks it
and Jefferson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al As thows a leg kick but Jefferson checks it
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson scores with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jefferson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with a wild body shot.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Al As is looking to counter punch.
Al As lands a nice shot that snaps Jefferson's head back.
Al As bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jefferson's head.
Al As is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferson can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jefferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jefferson throws a jab when Al As was well out of range.
That kick from Al As tenderised Jefferson's leg. Jefferson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amr Al As is winning the standup battle so far.
Jefferson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al As misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al As throws a big counter combination but Jefferson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jefferson thuds his right hand into Al As's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al As lands a leg kick that knocks Jefferson off balance momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Al As. Those never looked like landing.
Al As uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Al As is looking to counter punch.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Al As counters with a nice uppercut.
Al As takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jefferson misses the body punch
and Al As counters with a good, hard body kick but Jefferson shrugs it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al As lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jefferson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jefferson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Ass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jefferson throws a poor cross that misses
and Al As counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al As swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jefferson.
Al As misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Jefferson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Al As jabs Jefferson right on the nose. Jefferson blinks but takes it well.
Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al As.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Al As counters with a stiff right hand.
Al As with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jefferson misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amr Al As dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Amr Al As's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al As manages to avoid it.
Al As appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jefferson misses with a left hand
and Al As counters with a stiff right hand.
Al As throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al As jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Jefferson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jefferson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al As connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Al As catches Jefferson right on the button with a cross.
Al As is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al As tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAl As.
Al As lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a hook but Al As blocks it.
Al As misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al As lands a head kick!
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al As connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Al As does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Al As saw that one coming.
Al As is looking to counter punch.
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Al As was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Jefferson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jefferson takes a swing at Al As's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Al As throws a shot from downtown. Jefferson moves away and avoids it.
Al As thows a leg kick but Jefferson checks it
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson checks a leg kick nicely.
Al As connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jefferson's hands.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jefferson defending well as Al As loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson swings for the body but Al As moves out of range.
A lazy left from Jefferson finds it's target.
Al As missing with a left hand there. Jefferson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
Al As throws a big counter combination but Jefferson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Al As throws a leg kick but Jefferson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jefferson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al As lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jefferson throws a hook but Al As blocks it.
Jefferson swings widly with a right hand
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al As misses with a low kick.
Jefferson defending well as Al As loads up on a big left hand.
Al As misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al As with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al As staying out of range there.
Al As ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
A little feinted left hand from Al As on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jefferson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al As chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al As.
Al As jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amr Al As clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Amr Al As's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Al As tries to land a body kick
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Al As is just out of range.
Nice shot by Al As.
Al As throws a shot from downtown. Jefferson moves away and avoids it.
Jefferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al As counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jefferson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Al As to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al As comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jefferson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Al As counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jefferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al As circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al As misses with a looping left.
Al As keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al As throws a leg kick that misses.
Jefferson throws a right hand that misses
and Al As counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al As connects with a jab.
Jefferson misses with a double jab
and Al As counters with a straight right hand.
Jefferson is rocked!
Jefferson walks into a jab.
Jefferson is still on wobbly legs! Can Al As finish him?
Jefferson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Al As gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amr Al As!
Amr Al As retains his welterweight title!
Amr Al As decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller comes to the cage accompanied by War Music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Virgil Keller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 25 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keller as he avoids it easily.
Soderberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keller backs up against the cage.
Soderberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Keller was covering up waiting for the punch and Soderberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Keller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soderberg.
Keller working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soderberg has managed to get both his arms back between Keller's legs - danger averted.
Keller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soderberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg looking to sit in guard and control but Keller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Keller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soderberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller is working hard here to advance position.
Keller has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keller preventing the sweep.
Keller looking to pass the guard.
Keller postures up in Soderberg's guard and throws a big left but Soderberg blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soderberg is trying to control the position but Keller postures up.
Keller wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Keller is really struggling to control Soderberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keller is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keller passes into half guard.
Keller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soderberg's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller is trying to control the action in half guard but Soderberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Soderberg!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soderberg?
Soderberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Soderberg tries to control Keller's body but Keller pushes him off. Soderberg squirms to his side and now Keller has his back!
Soderberg breaks Keller's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Soderberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keller looking for a sweep. Not yet Keller, not yet.
Keller keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg pushing down on Keller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Keller is working away.
Keller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg thows a huge punch but Keller dodges it nicely.
Keller wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.
Keller is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keller wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg wants to control but Keller is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rufus Soderberg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Soderberg finds it's way through Keller's defenses.
Soderberg looks to land a right hand but Keller moved out of range.
It looked like Keller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keller, right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keller, as that shot connected.
Keller misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Soderberg there.
Soderberg takes a swing at Keller's ribcage but misses.
Soderberg walks into a stiff left hand from Keller.
Keller misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller swings widly with a right hand
and Soderberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keller misses with a series of wild punches.
Keller thows a leg kick but Soderberg checks it
and Soderberg counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soderberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keller.
Keller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Keller connects with a solid leg kick.
Keller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soderberg connects with a body shot that sends Keller's belly button to the back.
Keller lands a lovely overhand right.
Soderberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keller with a nice cross.
Keller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soderberg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soderberg throws a wild body kick that Keller sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller throws a hook but Soderberg avoids it easily.
And Soderberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Keller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Soderberg misses.
Keller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soderberg in his tracks.
Soderberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Keller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Soderberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keller.
Keller throws a head kick that misses.
And Soderberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Keller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Soderberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soderberg throws out the jab.
Soderberg throws a body kick that misses
and Soderberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keller connects with a body shot that sends Soderberg's belly button to the back.
Keller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Soderberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg scores with a hook.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soderberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Keller did well to prevent Soderberg getting side control.
Soderberg is breathing heavily.
Keller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keller.
Keller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Soderberg slips nicely into half guard.
Keller trying to control from the bottom.
Keller is looking to get back to full guard here but Soderberg has managed to pass to side control instead.
Keller manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Soderberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Soderberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keller tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keller has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Soderberg. Oh but Keller has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Soderberg goes limp - he's gone! Keller jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Virgil Keller!
Virgil Keller retains his middleweight title!
Virgil Keller thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juntti Jallu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
241 lbs
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276 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juntti Jallu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jallu throws a wild body kick that Fjera sees coming a mile off.
Fjera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jallu throws a nice looking combination but Fjera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jallu tries to bum rush Fjera with a series of wild strikes but Fjera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Fjera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fjera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jallu doesn't seem bothered though.
Jallu looks to land a left hand but Fjera moved out of range nicely.
Jallu swinging wildly here.
Jallu is looking to slow Fjera down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Fjera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jallu slips under a jab from Fjera.
Juntti Jallu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jallu throws a low kick but Fjera moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jallu tries to close the distance and clinch but Fjera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fjera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jallu on his heels. He'll look to pass Jallu's guard now, I'm sure.
Fjera postures up.
My spies in Forcefield Ludas inform me that Fjera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fjera preventing the sweep.
Fjera looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jallu 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.
Fjera prevents Jallu from getting back to his feet.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jallu is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jallu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fjera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jallu throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range.
Fjera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jallu. Jallu obviously looking to wear him down.
Fjera shoots in looking for a takedown. Jallu tries to sprawl out of it but Fjera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jallu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jallu darts in trying to clinch
and Fjera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jallu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jallu tries to clinch there but Fjera circles away.
Fjera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fjera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jallu. Jallu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Juntti Jallu has been cut.
Jallu connects with a single shot there.
Fjera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jallu walks into a stiff left hand from Fjera.
A left and a right from Fjera both land. Nice combination.
Jallu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Fjera to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jallu tries to clinch up.
Jallu is looking to land body kicks.
Jallu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jallu blocks an uppercut.
Fjera avoiding damage as Jallu throws knees to the body.
Fjera floors Jallu with a big punch on the inside! Jallu is trying to recover but Fjera dives into side control.
Jallu is rocked!
Fjera in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jallu is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera is the new heavyweight champion!
Nick Fjera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Juntti Jallu had this to say: 'Sheer luck! i DEMAND a rematch ASAP! '.
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