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MMAHelsinki - 106 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyrie Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Pulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyrie Perry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 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
10 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyrie Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasper Pulis!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulis scores with a sloppy right hand. Perry should have avoided that one.
Pulis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Jasper Pulis has been cut.
Pulis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perry's head.
Perry misses with a body shot.
Pulis misses with an uppercut.
Perry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Perry!
Pulis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Perry does no damage.
Perry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perry cracks Pulis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pulis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perry manages to avoid it.
Perry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulis throws a jab when Perry was well out of range.
Perry swings for the body but Pulis moves out of range.
Pulis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pulis is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulis misses the shot to the body.
Pulis is still on wobbly legs! Can Perry finish him?
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulis.
Perry fakes the body blow, causing Pulis to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pulis goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyrie Perry!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyrie Perry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakurai has chosen Freestyle - Don't Stop The Rock as his entrance 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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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hideo Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakurai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakurai.
Jay Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakurai.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith shoots in but Sakurai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sakurai wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakurai keeps working.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sakurai can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakurai is not content to let Smith control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working to tighten his grip on Sakurai's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sakurai has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Smith is really squeezing tight and eventually Sakurai passes out! Smith breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jay Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Edmodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pebbles OfCocoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmodson comes to the cage accompanied by Deorro - Yee. Michael Edmodson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Edmodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pebbles OfCocoa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OfCocoa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edmodson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edmodson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OfCocoa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edmodson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OfCocoa scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Pebbles OfCocoa has been cut.
OfCocoa darts in looking for a takedown but Edmodson gets double underhooks and turns OfCocoa into the cage.
OfCocoa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Edmodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pebbles OfCocoa.
Edmodson stuffs the takedown.
A left lands for Edmodson.
Edmodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OfCocoa manages to avoid it.
OfCocoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmodson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmodson wants it to stay on the feet.
Edmodson lands with a nice combination. OfCocoa backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Edmodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edmodson throws a series of punches but OfCocoa moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OfCocoa avoids the body shot from Edmodson.
OfCocoa shoots in for a takedown but Edmodson shows good takedown defense.
Edmodson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OfCocoa dodges the punch combination from Edmodson.
Edmodson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OfCocoa circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Edmodson. Those never looked like landing.
Edmodson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OfCocoa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OfCocoa shoots for a double leg takedown but Edmodson sprawls well. He's pushed OfCocoa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edmodson lands a slapping body shot.
Edmodson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edmodson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
OfCocoa shoots in for a takedown but Edmodson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edmodson misses with a double jab.
OfCocoa tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away.
Edmodson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edmodson misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmodson. OfCocoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
OfCocoa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edmodson as he jumps to the side.
Edmodson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Edmodson.
OfCocoa fails with a takedown attempt.
Edmodson throws a series of punches but OfCocoa moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Edmodson. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Edmodson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmodson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmodson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edmodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OfCocoa shoots in but no luck this time.
Edmodson connects with a looping right hand.
Edmodson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edmodson scores with a nice strike.
OfCocoa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OfCocoa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OfCocoa is rocked!
Edmodson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OfCocoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmodson finish him?
Edmodson connects with a superb combination that knocks OfCocoa out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Edmodson before he can land any more shots to the unconscious OfCocoa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Edmodson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suyoung Suh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Gardenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Suyoung Suh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Gardenia!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gardenia.
Suh moves out of range of the strikes.
Suh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardenia moves away.
Gardenia throws out a counter right but Suh avoids it with no problem.
Gardenia loads up on a big right hand but Suh slips the punch.
Gardenia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gardenia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suh moves away.
Gardenia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gardenia scores with a decent looking hook.
Suh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gardenia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suh slips a straight right by Gardenia.
Suh closes the distance and clinches.
Suh struggles to land a body shot inside as Gardenia controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardenia is trying to break the clinch but Suh is controlling him.
Suh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suh misses with a punch to the body.
Suh just leaning against Gardenia, taking a breather.
Gardenia has had enough of the clinch but Suh keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suh just leaning against Gardenia, taking a breather.
Gardenia is trying to break the clinch but Suh has him pressed against the cage.
Gardenia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Suh as the two fighters clinch.
Suh scores with a shot to the side of Gardenia's head.
Gardenia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Suh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gardenia is trying to force a seperation but Suh has the dominant position.
Gardenia prevents a body shot from Suh.
With the fighters up against the cage, Suh throws an elbow but misses.
Suh slows down the pace here.
Suh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardenia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gardenia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suh throws a body punch but Gardenia moves out of range.
Gardenia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gardenia throws a big shot that misses.
Gardenia throws a body shot but no joy.
Gardenia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suh manages to avoid it.
Gardenia scores with a jab to the body.
Suh misses with a jab to the body
and Gardenia counters with a stiff right hand.
Gardenia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suh.
Gardenia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gardenia. Gardenia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suh forces Gardenia back against the cage and clinches.
Suh can't find room to land a body shot as Gardenia controls the action.
A body shot lands from Suh.
Suh lands a nice uppercut.
Gardenia letting Suh take a breather here.
Gardenia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gardenia.
Gardenia tries to pull guard but Suh won't allow it.
Suh misses with the head strike.
Suh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gardenia backwards.
Suh gets through Gardenia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Suh.
Gardenia takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gardenia.
Suh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gardenia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gardenia lands a nice shot to the body.
Suh misses with a shot to the body
and Gardenia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gardenia throws a big shot that misses.
Gardenia throws a shot to the body.
Gardenia has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gardenia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Gardenia. Beautiful body shot.
Gardenia avoids the body shot from Suh.
Gardenia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 Suyoung Suh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Suh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gardenia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suh, right into the meat.
Gardenia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gardenia swats away the attempt to clinch by Suh.
Suh takes a swing at Gardenia's ribcage but misses.
Gardenia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suh throws a jab when Gardenia was well out of range.
Gardenia looks to score with a jab to the body but Suh is just out of range.
Gardenia checks the leg kick.
Gardenia lands with a nice body punch.
Suh wants to clinch
enabling Gardenia to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardenia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suh.
Suh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gardenia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gardenia swats away the attempt to clinch by Suh.
Suh has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gardenia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suh has him pressed against the cage.
Suh misses with the head strike.
Suh swings wildly with an uppercut but Gardenia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gardenia.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gardenia is trying to break the clinch but Suh is controlling him.
Suh prevents Gardenia from breaking the clinch.
Gardenia blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Suh.
Suh has Gardenia pressed against the cage, preventing Gardenia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suh prevents Gardenia from breaking the clinch.
Suh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suh misses with some punches.
Suh throws a head punch that misses.
Suh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gardenia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gardenia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suh tries to clinch up but Gardenia circles away and keeps his distance.
Suh throws a poor cross that misses
and Gardenia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gardenia looks to throw the jab but Suh is out of range.
Suh slips a jab from Gardenia.
Suh moves out of range as Gardenia strikes.
A lazy left from Gardenia finds it's target.
Gardenia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eli Gardenia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Gardenia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suh. Gardenia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gardenia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gardenia jabs Suh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gardenia misses with a body shot
and Suh counters by clinching up.
A left hand lands to the body for Suh.
Gardenia can't break the clinch.
Suh is stalling here.
Suh misses with a body punch.
Suh struggles to land a body shot inside as Gardenia controls his hands.
Suh misses with a body punch.
Suh working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardenia is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Suh.
Suh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suh lands a body shot.
Suh tries to work over Gardenia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gardenia is trying to break the clinch but Suh is controlling him.
Gardenia tries to break the clinch but Suh is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Suh fails to land.
Gardenia breaks the clinch.
Suh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gardenia! But no joy.
Suh avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
Suh is looking to wear down Gardenia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gardenia avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Suyoung Suh will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gardenia swats away the attempt to clinch by Suh.
Gardenia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suh wants to clinch.
Suh slips under a jab from Gardenia.
Gardenia connects with a body shot.
Suh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardenia is just out of range.
Suh just misses with a punch to the body.
Suh ducks under a wild hook from Gardenia.
Gardenia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gardenia throws a hook but Suh avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suh rushes Gardenia and presses him up against the cage.
Suyoung Suh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gardenia tries to break free but Suh pushes him back against the cage.
Gardenia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Suh tries to work over Gardenia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardenia is pushing Suh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gardenia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gardenia prevents a body shot from Suh.
Suh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gardenia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suh tries to throw a body punch but Gardenia avoids it by throwing Suh back against the cage.
Suh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gardenia is trying to break free.
Suh can't find room to land a body shot as Gardenia controls the action.
Eli Gardenia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suyoung Suh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gardenia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gardenia missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suh.
Gardenia is trying to break the clinch but Suh has him pressed against the cage.
Suh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gardenia's efforts to push away.
Suh has a couple of punches blocked by Gardenia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardenia is trying to break the clinch but Suh has him pressed against the cage.
Suh avoiding damage as Gardenia throws knees to the body.
Gardenia is trying to force a seperation but Suh has the dominant position.
Gardenia is trying to force a seperation but Suh has the dominant position.
Suh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gardenia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gardenia blocks a body shot from Suh.
Gardenia manages to break the clinch.
Gardenia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardenia.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suh moves in looking to clinch but Gardenia pushes him off.
Suh connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Gardenia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gardenia throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Suyoung Suh.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suyoung Suh!
Suyoung Suh was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Kravichenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Day has chosen Last minute - Great day to choke you out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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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
10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oleg Kravichenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Day!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravichenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Day.
Day appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Day takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kravichenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Day ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Kravichenko's shoulder, as Kravichenko tries to avoid the shot.
Kravichenko slips under a jab from Day.
Kravichenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kravichenko misses with a double jab.
Day takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Kravichenko punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Kravichenko.
Day misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Kravichenko misses with a wild body shot.
Kravichenko ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Kravichenko throws a lazy right hand but Day sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Kravichenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Day stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day avoids the body shot from Kravichenko.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kravichenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kravichenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Day counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Day throws a head kick but Kravichenko moves out of range.
Day takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kravichenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kravichenko backing away here, and Day unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kravichenko connects with a body shot.
Day avoids the body shot from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kravichenko cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
A jab from Kravichenko misses.
Kravichenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Day makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravichenko misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kravichenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Day back to the cage. Kravichenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko misses with a looping left.
Kravichenko scores with a shot to the body.
Day misses with an uppercut. Kravichenko saw that one coming.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Kravichenko is just out of range.
Day scores with a decent looking hook.
Day defending well as Kravichenko loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Day finds it's target.
It looks like Oleg Kravichenko has been cut.
Day lands a slapping body shot.
Kravichenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Day.
Kravichenko tests Day's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Day drops his hands momentarily and Kravichenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kravichenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
Kravichenko takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kravichenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Day.
Kravichenko throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a looping right.
Day throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kravichenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day tries to work over Kravichenko's front leg with a kick but Kravichenko checks it.
Kravichenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day looks to throw the jab but Kravichenko is out of range.
Kravichenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Day.
Kravichenko works the jab nicely.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravichenko manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kravichenko misses the target.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Day fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kravichenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Kravichenko does it's job there.
Kravichenko tests Day's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oleg Kravichenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravichenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Day has time to react.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kravichenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kravichenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Day can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a hook. Kravichenko ducked under it nicely.
Kravichenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravichenko throws a good cross that connects.
Kravichenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Day connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheers as Kravichenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Day doesn't seem phased though.
Kravichenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Day.
Day scores with a head kick.
Day moves into the clinch successfully.
Kravichenko tries to break free but Day pushes him back against the cage.
Kravichenko working hard to break the clinch.
Day changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kravichenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kravichenko throws a right and a left that Day avoids nicely.
Day throws a wild body kick that Kravichenko sees coming a mile off.
Kravichenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Kravichenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Kravichenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Kravichenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Day fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kravichenko looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Kravichenko looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kravichenko scores with a jab.
A big left from Kravichenko misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Day!
Kravichenko misses with a few strikes there.
Day scores with a decent looking hook.
Kravichenko lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day scoring well with a low kick there.
Day connects with a body shot that sends Kravichenko's belly button to the back.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravichenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Day blocks a jab.
Day changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Day throws a nice head kick!
Kravichenko scores with a jab to the head.
Kravichenko swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Day fakes the leg kick and cracks Kravichenko in the body.
Kravichenko moves out of range as Day strikes.
Day connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kravichenko.
Day lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kravichenko misses with a wild body shot.
Kravichenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Day.
Kravichenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Day misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravichenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Day lands a nice looking body shot.
Kravichenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day walks into a straight right hand from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravichenko manages to avoid it.
Kravichenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Day off the cage and back into range.
Nice body punch from Kravichenko.
Day throws a hook but Kravichenko avoids it easily.
Kravichenko misses with a straight left.
Kravichenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Kravichenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kravichenko lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Kravichenko moves out of range easily.
Day misses with a kick to the body.
Day has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day throws a body punch but Kravichenko moves out of range.
Day lunges at Kravichenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kravichenko's hand.
Kravichenko scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Day scores with a nice head shot.
Day misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kravichenko misses with a double jab.
Day drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kravichenko defends it well.
Day uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kravichenko has time to react.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kravichenko misses.
Day follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kravichenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kravichenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Day.
Day takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day staying out of range there.
Kravichenko connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Day scores with a jab. Kravichenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kravichenko lands an overhand right.
Oleg Kravichenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Kravichenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kravichenko scores with a nice strike.
Kravichenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Kravichenko misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kravichenko. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day tries to counter by closing the distance.
Day misses with a hook.
Kravichenko misses with a right hand
and Day holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kravichenko to keep the fight standing.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kravichenko's elbow.
Kravichenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kravichenko prevents a body shot from Day.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oleg Kravichenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oleg Kravichenko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kravichenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kravichenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Day doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Kravichenko.
Day jabs Kravichenko right on the nose. Kravichenko blinks but takes it well.
Day throws out a loose jab but Kravichenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kravichenko misses with a jab to the body
and Kravichenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kravichenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kravichenko needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
Day lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kravichenko misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Kravichenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day misses with a straight right.
Kravichenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Day throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kravichenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kravichenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kravichenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kravichenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day slips a jab from Kravichenko.
Day throws out a counter right but Kravichenko avoids it with no problem.
Day lands with a nice body punch.
Day throws a jab when Kravichenko was well out of range.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kravichenko lands with an overhand left.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Day scoring well with a low kick there.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kravichenko moves away from the strike by Day.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day looks for the body kick but Kravichenko saw that one coming.
Day fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Day!
A jab from Kravichenko misses.
Kravichenko loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Day slips a straight right by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko slips a straight right by Day.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day throws a sloppy body shot
and Kravichenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kravichenko throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kravichenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Day misses with a straight left.
Day misses with a looping left.
Day looks to throw the jab but Kravichenko is out of range.
Day dodges the punch combination from Kravichenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day slips a straight right by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Day backs up against the cage.
A big left from Kravichenko misses.
Nice body punch from Day.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day connects with a solid leg kick.
Day lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kravichenko throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Kravichenko misses with an uppercut
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kravichenko misses with a double jab.
Day takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravichenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravichenko throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Day clinches.
Day tries to pull guard but Kravichenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Kravichenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
Kravichenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day jumps guard and drags Kravichenko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Day not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Day has a closed guard, preventing Kravichenko from standing up.
Day has his foot on Kravichenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kravichenko works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kravichenko looking to pass the guard.
Kravichenko wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kravichenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Kravichenko!
An out of breath Oleg Kravichenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Lazaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricki Suckerpunch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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251 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricki Suckerpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Lazaro!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suckerpunch throws a nice looking combination but Lazaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lazaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lazaro throws out a powerful jab.
Suckerpunch moves away from the strike by Lazaro.
Lazaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Suckerpunch.
Lazaro wants to counter the offense by Suckerpunch and move into the clinch position.
Lazaro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suckerpunch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lazaro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suckerpunch as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro wants to clinch
and Lazaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Suckerpunch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lazaro wants to clinch.
Suckerpunch appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suckerpunch tries to break free but Lazaro pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lazaro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lazaro.
Lazaro pushes Suckerpunch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suckerpunch is pushing Lazaro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lazaro has Suckerpunch pressed against the cage, preventing Suckerpunch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Lazaro.
Suckerpunch misses with the head strike.
Suckerpunch prevents a body shot from Lazaro.
A short uppercut from Lazaro.
Lazaro jumps guard and drags Suckerpunch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lazaro is on top in guard.
Lazaro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lazaro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lazaro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Lazaro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Suckerpunch is rocked!
Lazaro arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Suckerpunch's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paulo Lazaro!
Paulo Lazaro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MayheM sportswear, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Dog Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Darnell Cane has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Darnell Cane seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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202 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darnell Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mad Dog Iii!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dog Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii lands a jab to the head.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Dog Iii is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog Iii! But no joy.
Dog Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cane feints a jab promting Dog Iii to slip. Cane then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dog Iii slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dog Iii. That's going to slow Cane down.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog Iii slips under a jab from Cane.
Dog Iii thinks about the counter body kick.
A big left from Cane misses.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog Iii tries to move into range but Cane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dog Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Dog Iii delivers a nice body kick.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick as Cane jumps back.
Dog Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog Iii moves away.
Cane tries to bum rush Dog Iii with a series of wild strikes but Dog Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cane throws a jab when Dog Iii was well out of range.
It seemed like Dog Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a leg kick.
Dog Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog Iii throws out the jab.
Cane needs to keep his hands up - Dog Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dog Iii defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
Cane looks to land a right hand but Dog Iii moved out of range.
Dog Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dog Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cane.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
It seemed like Dog Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Dog Iii slips a jab from Cane.
Cane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane throws an off balance right hand
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog Iii misses with a left hand
and Dog Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cane just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog Iii misses the jab.
Cane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.
Dog Iii throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Dog Iii throws a head kick that misses
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Cane checks a low kick from Dog Iii.
It looked like Cane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane misses the jab.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a thumping low kick.
Cane scores with a punch to the head.
Cane lands a head shot.
Cane lands with a good body shot.
Cane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dog Iii momentarily.
Dog Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dog Iii misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
Dog Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog Iii.
Nice body punch from Cane.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Cane is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane lands a slapping body shot.
Cane throws an off balance right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Cane misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog Iii slips under a jab from Cane.
Cane checks a leg kick nicely.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog Iii.
Cane backing away here, and Dog Iii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dog Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dog Iii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dog Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Dog Iii moves away and avoids it.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Dog Iii moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a thumping low kick.
Dog Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mad Dog Iii will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii throws a low kick but Cane moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Cane. Beautiful body shot.
Cane takes a swing at Dog Iii's ribcage but misses.
Dog Iii flicks out a counter leg kick but Cane steps away.
Dog Iii blocks a jab.
Cane cracks a nice hook into Dog Iii's ribs.
Cane takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dog Iii throws a low kick, looking for Cane's leg but Cane calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cane throws a looping overhand right but Dog Iii ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Dog Iii.
Dog Iii is looking to slow Cane down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Dog Iii is out of range.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane throws the left hand but Dog Iii avoids the punch easily.
Dog Iii throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
Cane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cane moves out of range as Dog Iii strikes.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog Iii throws a push kick but Cane slaps the foot to one side.
Dog Iii misses with a leg kick
and Cane counters with a nice uppercut.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog Iii misses with a body kick.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dog Iii on the side of the head.
Cane throws a jab when Dog Iii was well out of range.
Cane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog Iii takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Cane misses.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Cane blocks a head kick by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from Dog Iii misses.
Dog Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Cane avoids the body shot from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Cane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog Iii misses with a body shot.
Cane scores with a body shot.
Dog Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cane misses its target.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Dog Iii walks into a left hand.
Cane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog Iii.
Cane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dog Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
It looked like Cane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Cane misses its intended target.
It seemed like Dog Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog Iii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii walks into a straight right hand from Cane.
Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dog Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Dog Iii misses.
Cane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dog Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Dog Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cane. That did some damage!
Dog Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dog Iii, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mad Dog Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cane connects with a right hand. Dog Iii shakes it off.
Cane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Cane lands with an overhand left.
Cane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a leg kick.
Dog Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cane throws a body punch but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii scores with the left hand. Cane knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Cane.
Dog Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dog Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.
Cane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dog Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog Iii manages to avoid it.
Cane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dog Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dog Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog Iii defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog Iii.
Cane walks into a jab.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Dog Iii moves away and avoids it.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog Iii blocks a jab.
Dog Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Dog Iii stuns Cane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cane swings for the body but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cane throws a right and a left that Dog Iii avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dog Iii thumps Cane with a low kick.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
Dog Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Dog Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cane. Cane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dog Iii lands a right hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dog Iii - that will leave a mark!
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cane checks a leg kick nicely.
Dog Iii lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane clobbers Dog Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dog Iii on the side of the head.
Cane throws a jab when Dog Iii was well out of range.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog Iii misses the shot to the body.
Cane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dog Iii cracks Cane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog Iii with a hook.
Dog Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cane.
Cane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Cane in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dog Iii. Dog Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Cane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog Iii.
Dog Iii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog Iii misses with a hook.
Dog Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cane throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Dog Iii throws a push kick but Cane slaps the foot to one side.
Dog Iii connects with a jab.
Dog Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Cane misses the target.
Cane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dog Iii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii slips a jab from Cane.
Dog Iii cracks Cane with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Dog Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dog Iii 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Dog Iii!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oshan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorne Greenebaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oshan Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Lorne Greenebaum!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Greenebaum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greenebaum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Oshan Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Greenebaum dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Greenebaum's head and hops out.
Greenebaum shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greenebaum.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Big Price MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greenebaum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greenebaum somewhat.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Greenebaum is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Greenebaum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Greenebaum is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Greenebaum tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Greenebaum regains guard immediately.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greenebaum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson pulls Greenebaum in close to his closed guard and prevents Greenebaum from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Greenebaum is controlling him.
Greenebaum throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
My spies in logans fight team inform me that Greenebaum has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson is trying to control the position but Greenebaum postures up.
Jackson pulls Greenebaum in close to his closed guard and prevents Greenebaum from doing any damage or advancing position.
Greenebaum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greenebaum sitting in guard here, content to control.
Greenebaum slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Greenebaum looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson wants to control but Greenebaum is keeping busy.
Greenebaum trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenebaum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greenebaum lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Greenebaum has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Greenebaum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Greenebaum looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson tries to hold on but Greenebaum pushes him away.
Greenebaum looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson wants to control but Greenebaum is having none of it.
Greenebaum wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lorne Greenebaum will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Greenebaum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Greenebaum persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Greenebaum shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greenebaum shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oshan Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Greenebaum shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greenebaum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greenebaum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Greenebaum ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Greenebaum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greenebaum somewhat.
Lorne Greenebaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greenebaum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenebaum is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Greenebaum's brow.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenebaum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Greenebaum looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Greenebaum looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Greenebaum!
Greenebaum in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Greenebaum controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson is trying to buck Greenebaum off.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenebaum cracks Jackson with a big elbow.
Greenebaum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control Greenebaum's posture but Greenebaum avoids it.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Greenebaum in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
Greenebaum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Greenebaum trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to buck Greenebaum off but Greenebaum is having none of it.
Greenebaum tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Greenebaum looking to control but instead Jackson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Greenebaum is very close to passing his half guard.
Greenebaum is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greenebaum to get the leverage.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Greenebaum is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Greenebaum content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Greenebaum sits in half guard.
Greenebaum prevents Jackson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oshan Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Greenebaum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Greenebaum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greenebaum.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greenebaum misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Greenebaum is trying to control but Jackson passes into side control!
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Greenebaum is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Greenebaum with a big right hand but Greenebaum just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Greenebaum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lorne Greenebaum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Greenebaum trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Greenebaum manages to get to full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenebaum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greenebaum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jackson striking from the bottom.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greenebaum wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson seems keen to control Greenebaum's posture.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Greenebaum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greenebaum is working away from the top position though.
Jackson keeping hold of Greenebaum's head, controlling as best he can.
Jackson trying to control but Greenebaum postures up.
Greenebaum winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Greenebaum looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson looking to control.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenebaum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oshan Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oshan Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Oshan Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Neculai Costel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Because I Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Costel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ain't No Sunshine. Because I Can has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Neculai Costel's chin.
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neculai Costel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Can gets tackled into the cage by Costel. Costel maintains the clinch.
I Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Costel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costel is trying to drag I Can to the mat but I Can just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Costel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. I Can gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Costel wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neculai Costel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics I Can uses from the top position.
Costel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costel is looking to take this one to the mat.
I Can is trying to pull guard but Costel has him pressed against the cage.
Costel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
I Can swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. I Can was covering up waiting for the punch and Costel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
I Can is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
I Can being controlled here, momentarily.
Costel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costel works over I Can with some ground and pound from guard.
I Can throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Costel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Costel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Costel wants to stand but I Can has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Costel landing some decent shots from guard.
I Can throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Costel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of I Can is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Costel connects with a couple of short punches.
I Can trying to control the position.
Costel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Costel gets to his feet. I Can looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A punch combination from Costel misses.
I Can has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Costel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Costel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but I Can paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costel pushes I Can up against the cage in a clinch.
Costel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
I Can is looking to improve his position.
Costel is thwarting I Can's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing that Costel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
I Can tries to roll over but Costel keeps him under control.
Costel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I Can is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neculai Costel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
I Can looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Costel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with I Can, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costel.
Costel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Costel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of I Can is proving hard to escape from.
I Can looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
I Can wants to control but Costel passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costel is thwarting I Can's attempts to control the position.
I Can on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Costel works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costel controlling from mount.
Costel breaks from I Can's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Costel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Costel controlling from mount.
Costel avoids the attempt from I Can to control.
Costel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
I Can really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Costel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Costel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that I Can can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns I Can that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Costel content just to control the position here.
I Can is looking to improve his position but Costel isn't that keen on the idea.
Costel is working for a guillotine from mount but I Can frees his head quite easily.
I Can takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Costel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Costel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Costel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Costel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Costel breaks from I Can's wrist control and lands an elbow.
I Can tries to hold on but Costel pushes him away.
Costel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Costel controlling the pace for now.
Costel unloading with bombs!
I Can gets back to half guard.
Costel stalling.
Costel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Can works his way to full guard. Good work.
Costel works over I Can with some ground and pound from guard.
I Can 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.
Costel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Costel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of I Can's head.
Costel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Costel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I Can looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Costel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neculai Costel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Costel has managed to clinch.
Costel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Costel is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Costel on the inside.
Costel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by I Can after a bit of a struggle.
I Can fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costel breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Costel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Costel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costel pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
I Can prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neculai Costel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costel can't find room to land a body shot as I Can controls the action.
Costel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. I Can gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Costel wants to break free but I Can has control.
Costel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
I Can is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the body from I Can misses
and Costel counters with a nice uppercut.
Neculai Costel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
I Can jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling I Can to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costel clinches up with I Can and pushes him back against the cage.
Costel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from I Can misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I Can misses with a looping left.
Costel feints and then cracks I Can's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow I Can down.
Costel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Costel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but I Can is defending well.
I Can goes for a takedown in the clinch but Costel prevents it.
Costel has I Can pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. I Can manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Costel is working for takedown but I Can is calmly controlling the position for now.
Costel goes for a takedown in the clinch but I Can prevents it.
Neculai Costel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Costel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. I Can fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costel gets a clinch.
Costel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. I Can can't fight it off and eventually Costel manages to take the fight to the floor. I Can looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
I Can is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Costel passes I Can's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Can tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Costel has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Neculai Costel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Costel controlling from mount.
I Can is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Costel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neculai Costel clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Costel is trying hard to land a takedown here. I Can sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Costel drives through and clinches with I Can against the cage.
Costel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Costel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Costel manages to break the clinch.
I Can misses with a combination
and Costel counters by moving into the clinch.
Costel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can jabbing away but nothing is landing.
I Can throws a lazy uppercut
and Costel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Costel avoids a punch combination nicely.
I Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can lands a really nice looking cross but Costel seems unphased.
I Can feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
I Can is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
I Can stops Costel from standing up.
Costel keeping moving, preventing I Can from controlling successfully.
I Can prevents Costel from getting back to his feet.
Costel pushes I Can off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Costel drives through and clinches with I Can against the cage.
I Can is fighting off a takedown attempt but Costel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip I Can to the mat. I Can regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
I Can is looking to sweep but instead, Costel has passed into half guard.
I Can tries to get to full guard but Costel has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can wants to get back to full guard but Costel has mounted him!
Costel controlling from the full mount.
I Can tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Costel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
I Can can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costel working the ground and pound effectively.
I Can 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.
I Can is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Costel is going to stand back up.
Costel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Costel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Costel tries to pass to full mount but I Can defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Costel seems content to control.
Costel 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.
I Can slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Costel is pushing down on I Can's leg trying to pass to half guard. I Can is fighting to maintain full guard but Costel has managed to sneak the leg through.
I Can is looking to improve his position.
Costel working the head and body with strikes.
Costel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
I Can trying to hold on to Costel's head to control him but Costel postures up.
Costel decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neculai Costel had his way with Because I Can in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Costel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Costel is staying tight to I Can's torso, preventing him from escaping.
I Can wants to control but Costel postures up.
Costel is working I Can over with some ground and pound from side control.
Costel lands a few punches from side control.
Costel taking a breather here.
Costel trying to control the action but I Can is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costel landing a few strikes.
Costel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Costel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neculai Costel is winning the standup battle so far.
I Can throws a poor cross that misses
and Costel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
I Can lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
I Can is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Costel digs a good body shot into I Can's ribs.
Costel scoring well with a low kick there.
I Can on the wrong end of a nice hook.
I Can fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costel tries to close the distance and clinch up but I Can swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costel connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costel slips a jab and a cross from I Can.
I Can shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Costel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
I Can is rocked!
Costel dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! I Can has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Neculai Costel!
A very excited looking Neculai Costel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Because I Can spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bo Nickal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Nickal !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nickal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nickal in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mamchenko is trying to control Nickal 's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Mamchenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nickal connects with a decent elbow.
Mamchenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mamchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickal .
Mamchenko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mamchenko taking some punishment here, with Nickal in his half guard.
Mamchenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal .
Nickal throwing shots but Mamchenko is blocking nicely.
Mamchenko wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamchenko gets back to full guard.
Nickal advances position into side control!
Nickal is putting a hurting on Mamchenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nickal tries to score with some ground and pound. Mamchenko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mamchenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Nickal throws an elbow but Mamchenko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nickal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mamchenko is avoiding damage well.
Nickal working the ground and pound but Mamchenko is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mamchenko is looking for a sweep.
Nickal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickal grinds an elbow into Mamchenko's temple.
Nickal working the ground and pound from side control.
Mamchenko wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal working the body and head with strikes.
Nickal lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickal cracks Mamchenko with a big elbow.
Mamchenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nickal .
Nickal landing strikes.
Mamchenko struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickal working the head and body with strikes.
Nickal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mamchenko down.
Nickal working the head with strikes.
Nickal working the ground and pound but Mamchenko is defending the strikes.
Nickal working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Nickal 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nickal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mamchenko some visible discomfort.
Nickal sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mamchenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nickal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko is trying to control Nickal 's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Nickal is working Mamchenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nickal looks up at the clock and then as Mamchenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nickal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mamchenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nickal .
Nickal throws a strike aimed at the side of Mamchenko's head but Mamchenko avoids it well.
Mamchenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nickal landing strikes.
Mamchenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickal is working Mamchenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mamchenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mamchenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Nickal moved out of range nicely.
Nickal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nickal defends it well.
Mamchenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickal under the eye.
Nickal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamchenko feints the counter takedown.
Nickal slips a jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickal .
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Nickal 's shoulder, as Nickal tries to avoid the shot.
Mamchenko connects with a jab.
Nickal throws a shot from downtown. Mamchenko moves away and avoids it.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamchenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mamchenko is trying to defend but Nickal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nickal works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mamchenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nickal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nickal with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Mamchenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nickal looking to finish Mamchenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mamchenko!
Mamchenko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal working the ground and pound effectively.
Mamchenko is still in real trouble! Can Nickal finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickal softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Mamchenko is out cold! Nickal jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal !
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