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MMAHelsinki - 110 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thom Epicosuarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Schatten. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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23
191 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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186 cm
22
203 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thom Epicosuarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas White!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicosuarez misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a nice leg kick.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thom Epicosuarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epicosuarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Epicosuarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Epicosuarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Epicosuarez thuds a left hand into White's body.
Epicosuarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epicosuarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicosuarez throws a head kick that misses.
Epicosuarez looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicosuarez connects with a nice looking jab.
Epicosuarez misses with a hook
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicosuarez misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicosuarez looks to clinch
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Epicosuarez misses with a jab to the body
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
Epicosuarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicosuarez throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicosuarez throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicosuarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epicosuarez.
Epicosuarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and White counters with a big head kick but Epicosuarez shrugs it off.
Epicosuarez looks to throw a body kick
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epicosuarez throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a nice low kick that buckles Epicosuarez's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicosuarez throws a leg kick
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epicosuarez lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Epicosuarez lands a high kick!
Epicosuarez misses with a few strikes there.
White needs to keep his hands up - Epicosuarez had a free shot at his head there.
Epicosuarez slips a straight right by White.
Nice shot by White.
White jabs at Epicosuarez's body.
Epicosuarez throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Epicosuarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White feints a counter leg kick.
White slips a straight right by Epicosuarez.
White slips under a jab from Epicosuarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Epicosuarez.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicosuarez was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
A little feinted left hand from Epicosuarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Epicosuarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
White lands a nice looking kick to the body. Epicosuarez takes a step back to recover.
White throws a jab when Epicosuarez was well out of range.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Epicosuarez
and White counters with a low kick, right behind Epicosuarez 's knee.
Epicosuarez throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
A cross from White lands.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White keeps Epicosuarez at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicosuarez throws a combination that misses
and White counters with a low kick, right behind Epicosuarez 's knee.
Epicosuarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Epicosuarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
White moves out of range as Epicosuarez throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White throws a leg kick but Epicosuarez checks it.
Epicosuarez throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
White throws out a counter right but Epicosuarez avoids it with no problem.
Epicosuarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epicosuarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and White counters with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Epicosuarez both land. Nice combination.
Epicosuarez throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Epicosuarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas White will probably get the nod.
That's time! Epicosuarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Epicosuarez misses with the combination.
Epicosuarez throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a left to the body.
Epicosuarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Epicosuarez manages to break the clinch.
Epicosuarez misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicosuarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
Epicosuarez clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
Epicosuarez blocks an elbow strike.
White misses with the head strike.
Epicosuarez lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicosuarez pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicosuarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Epicosuarez.
Epicosuarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicosuarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epicosuarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White connects with a leg kick. Epicosuarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White throws a series of punches but Epicosuarez moves out of range.
Epicosuarez slips under a jab.
Epicosuarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicosuarez misses with a hook
and White counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Epicosuarez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicosuarez misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicosuarez lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicosuarez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
White tries a quick counter leg kick but Epicosuarez is wise to it.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epicosuarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicosuarez misses with a leg kick
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White cracks Epicosuarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Epicosuarez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Epicosuarez moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Epicosuarez throws a head kick that misses.
Epicosuarez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and White counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicosuarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Epicosuarez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and White is able to avoid easily.
White throws a big counter head kick but Epicosuarez avoids it with no problem.
Epicosuarez throws a big shot that misses.
Epicosuarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
Epicosuarez throws a poor cross that misses
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Epicosuarez misses with a body punch
and Epicosuarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White lands with a slapping head kick.
Epicosuarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicosuarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as White lands an impressive looking overhand right. Epicosuarez doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicosuarez darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Epicosuarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
White breaks the clinch.
Epicosuarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicosuarez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
Epicosuarez closes the distance but White moves to the side
and White counters with a nice low kick that buckles Epicosuarez's knee momentarily.
White slips a straight right by Epicosuarez.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White wants to land a leg kick but Epicosuarez is out of range.
Epicosuarez is looking to counter punch.
Epicosuarez misses with a right hand
and White counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Epicosuarez throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Epicosuarez on that attempt.
Epicosuarez throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it.
Epicosuarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Epicosuarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Epicosuarez misses with a low kick as White jumps back.
White dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Epicosuarez. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Epicosuarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
White lands a nice shot that snaps Epicosuarez's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Epicosuarez misses.
Epicosuarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epicosuarez misses with a straight right.
Epicosuarez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWhite.
White checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicosuarez throws a solid leg kick but White takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epicosuarez.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epicosuarez swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Epicosuarez misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Epicosuarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Epicosuarez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Epicosuarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Epicosuarez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for White!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epicosuarez scoring with strikes but White is staying in there.
Epicosuarez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. White can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thom Epicosuarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is squirming around, avoiding Epicosuarez's attempts to control the action.
White is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Epicosuarez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
Epicosuarez avoids the attempt from White to control.
Epicosuarez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Epicosuarez 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.
Epicosuarez lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to improve his position but Epicosuarez isn't that keen on the idea.
Epicosuarez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Epicosuarez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Epicosuarez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Epicosuarez wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely.
Epicosuarez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicosuarez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of White's face.
Epicosuarez raining down shots from the mount!
White gets back to half guard.
White trying to control from the bottom.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Epicosuarez.
Epicosuarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thom Epicosuarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think White has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas White!
Thomas White thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spanky Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar has chosen Kick In The Door as his entrance music. 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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150 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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30
157 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spanky Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar lands with an overhand left.
Edgar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edgar.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edgar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Edgar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edgar throws a right hand that misses
and Santiago counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Edgar is pulling down on Santiago's head. It's preventing any offense from Santiago, at least for the moment.
Santiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edgar is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edgar is on top in guard.
Santiago has his foot on Edgar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edgar works his way back into a safe position though.
Santiago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santiago tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edgar defends well.
Edgar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edgar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edgar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edgar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Edgar chips away with some ground and pound.
Santiago controls Edgar momentarily but Edgar frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edgar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edgar throws a big elbow that misses.
Santiago is looking for a triangle but Edgar pushes his legs off easily.
Santiago has momentary wrist control but Edgar slips an elbow through the middle.
Edgar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edgar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edgar landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
Edgar scoring with some ground and pound.
Edgar chips away with some ground and pound.
Edgar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Santiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edgar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edgar wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Edgar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edgar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Edgar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar stuffs the takedown.
Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santiago staying out of range there.
Santiago appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Edgar.
Santiago attempts a counter takedown but Edgar avoids it well and moves away.
Edgar misses with a hook. Santiago ducked under it nicely.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Edgar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edgar misses with a straight left.
Santiago is looking to counter punch.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edgar as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edgar throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edgar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spanky Edgar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edgar throws out the jab.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Edgar throws a shot from downtown. Santiago moves away and avoids it.
Santiago misses the jab.
Edgar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A lazy left from Edgar finds it's target.
A cross from Santiago lands.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Edgar misses with the combination.
Santiago appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santiago.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Edgar shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Edgar misses its intended target.
Santiago throwing a counter right hand but Edgar manages to avoid it.
Edgar shoots in and gets a takedown into Santiago's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santiago's head.
Edgar is in close to Santiago's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Edgar postures up and lands a big shot to Santiago's brow.
Edgar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Edgar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santiago's head.
Santiago looking to control.
Santiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edgar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Edgar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Edgar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edgar distracts Santiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santiago is rocked!
Santiago being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh Santiago is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edgar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santiago's head.
Edgar with a nice head shot there.
Santiago seems to have got his legs back now.
Edgar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santiago's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edgar tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Edgar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santiago has his foot on Edgar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edgar works his way back into a safe position though.
Edgar distracts Santiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edgar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edgar lands a couple of elbows.
Edgar lands a couple of digs.
Edgar stopping the sweep attempt from Santiago.
Santiago working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Edgar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Edgar landing with the ground and pound.
Spanky Edgar has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edgar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spanky Edgar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Santiago on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Spanky Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago stuns Edgar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santiago.
It looked like Santiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edgar works the jab nicely.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edgar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Santiago gets caught flat footed, as Edgar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Edgar passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edgar connects with a nice short shot to Santiago's temple.
Santiago has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edgar is working away from the top position though.
Edgar trying to control the pace.
Edgar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marcelo Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santiago manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edgar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Edgar lands a couple of elbows.
Edgar landing with the ground and pound.
Edgar distracts Santiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edgar scoring with some ground and pound.
Santiago is looking for a triangle but Edgar pushes his legs off easily.
Edgar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edgar has managed to get both his arms back between Santiago's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edgar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edgar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edgar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spanky Edgar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edgar postures up and lands a big shot to Santiago's brow.
Edgar stays in close to Santiago's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edgar misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edgar with a nice cross.
Santiago misses with a hook
and Edgar counters with a stiff right hand.
Edgar lands a jab to the head.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Edgar circles away easily
enabling Edgar to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edgar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edgar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Edgar as he connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Edgar. Those never looked like landing.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Santiago moves out of range.
Edgar with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spanky Edgar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edgar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spanky Edgar!
After winning the bout, Spanky Edgar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trenton Funkhouser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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30
209 lbs
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222 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Artur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trenton Funkhouser!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkhouser misses with a double jab
and Artur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkhouser smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Funkhouser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Artur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Funkhouser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Artur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funkhouser closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Funkhouser lands in his opponent's guard.
Artur wants to stand and escape but Funkhouser is having none of it.
Funkhouser being controlled here momentarily.
Artur wants to stand and escape but Funkhouser is having none of it.
Artur looking for a sweep. Not yet Artur, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funkhouser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funkhouser throws a big elbow that misses.
Funkhouser throws a strike but Artur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Funkhouser keeping moving, preventing Artur from controlling successfully.
Funkhouser looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkhouser, not yet.
Artur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Artur is stalling in the full guard.
Funkhouser has his foot on Artur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Artur works his way back into a safe position though.
Funkhouser has his feet on Artur's thighs here. He's pushed Artur off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Artur screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trenton Funkhouser!
After the fight, Trenton Funkhouser was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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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 Phil Duffy (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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33
270 lbs
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260 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricki Suckerpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Duffy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suckerpunch takes one on the button.
Suckerpunch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duffy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suckerpunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Phil Duffy has been cut.
Suckerpunch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DiscoClub in the buildup to the fight.
Duffy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suckerpunch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Duffy looks to move away, Suckerpunch throws a big counter combo but Duffy just gets out of the way.
Suckerpunch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duffy throws a good cross that connects.
Duffy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suckerpunch's hands.
Duffy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suckerpunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suckerpunch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duffy.
Phil Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suckerpunch dodges the punch combination from Duffy.
Duffy misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Duffy misses.
Duffy throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Duffy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duffy lands with a nice body punch.
Duffy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suckerpunch circles away quickly and effectively.
Duffy looks to land a combination but Suckerpunch avoids it well.
Duffy throws a combination that misses
and Suckerpunch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duffy looks winded!
Suckerpunch connects with a crisp jab.
Duffy throws an overhand right that lands on Suckerpunch's shoulder, as Suckerpunch tries to avoid the shot.
Suckerpunch lands a big uppercut and Duffy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Duffy looks OK. Suckerpunch waves Duffy back to his feet!
Duffy is rocked!
That has opened up Phil Duffy's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duffy is aggressively charging in as Suckerpunch backs up avoiding any damage. Suckerpunch tosses out a jab and Duffy runs right into it face first! Duffy is out cold! Suckerpunch dropped down on all fours and is barking in Duffy's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricki Suckerpunch!
Ricki Suckerpunch decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Peon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Valmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Von Peon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Peon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Valmer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valmer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peon.
Peon throws a series of punches but Valmer moves out of range.
Valmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peon jabs Valmer right on the nose. Valmer blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Jimmy Valmer has been cut.
Peon throws an overhand right that lands on Valmer's shoulder, as Valmer tries to avoid the shot.
And Valmer tries to counter it with a takedown but Peon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peon loads up on a big right hand but Valmer slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peon misses with a hook
and Valmer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valmer cracks Peon with a solid left hand.
Valmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Valmer throws a strike but Peon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Peon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valmer is on top in guard.
Peon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Peon tries to get out of the position.
Valmer lands a couple of elbows.
Valmer being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valmer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valmer forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valmer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peon keeping control of the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Peon.
Peon trying to hold on to Valmer's head to control him but Valmer postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valmer wants to work for an arm triangle but Peon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Valmer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peon defends it well.
Peon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valmer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peon defends it well.
Peon trying to control but Valmer postures up.
Valmer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Valmer trying to control from half guard but Peon is working away.
Peon trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valmer wants to work for an arm triangle but Peon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Valmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Valmer'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.
Peon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valmer moves away.
Valmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peon.
Peon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valmer.
Peon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peon scores with a hook to the body. Valmer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peon misses with a combination
and Valmer counters with a shoot takedown. Peon fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peon has momentary wrist control but Valmer slips an elbow through the middle.
Valmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valmer gets to his feet - Peon follows without any prompting.
Valmer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Peon to the ground. Valmer is now in Peon's guard.
Valmer being controlled here momentarily.
Valmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peon is pulling down on Valmer's head. It's preventing any offense from Valmer, at least for the moment.
Peon continues to hold on tight.
Valmer looking to pass the guard.
Valmer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peon has escaped and now he's on top!
Peon stays in close to Valmer's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Peon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Valmer has locked up a guillotine! Valmer's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Peon is holding on here and Valmer must be using up a lot of energy. Peon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Valmer gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Valmer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemus Adamantium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
178 lbs
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24
173 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicodemus Adamantium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamantium throws a sloppy head kick
and Hedman Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adamantium walks into a stiff left hand from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a cross.
Hedman Karlsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hedman Karlsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by Adamantium.
Adamantium on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adamantium misses the jab.
Adamantium lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedman Karlsson tries to clinch but Adamantium moves out of range.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adamantium throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice shot that snaps Adamantium's head back.
Adamantium is rocked!
Adamantium tries to get into range but Hedman Karlsson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Adamantium! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hedman Karlsson scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Draven is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dead Souls. This should be fireworks!
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21
134 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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33
153 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draven looks for the body kick but Hollywood saw that one coming.
Draven scores with a leg kick.
Draven defending well as Hollywood loads up on a big left hand.
Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollywood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Draven.
Hollywood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Draven misses with a head kick.
Draven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Draven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollywood was well out of range. Poor timing from Draven.
A jab from Hollywood finds it's way through Draven's defenses.
A good leg kick by Draven.
Hollywood takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Draven ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hollywood throws a hook to the side of Draven's head but Draven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollywood throws a jab when Draven was well out of range.
Draven connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draven.
Hollywood looks to land a right hand but Draven moved out of range.
Hollywood throws a jab but it's blocked by Draven.
Draven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Draven lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Draven thumps Hollywood with a low kick.
Hollywood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Draven. That one must have hurt.
Draven connects with an inside leg kick.
Hollywood misses the jab.
Hollywood moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDraven.
Draven throws a looping overhand right but Hollywood ducks down to avoid it.
Hollywood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Draven misses with a body kick.
A jab from Hollywood misses.
Draven walks into a stiff left hand from Hollywood.
Draven scores with a hook.
Draven scores with a leg kick.
Draven lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draven misses with a body shot.
Draven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hollywood.
Draven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hollywood throws a hook but Draven blocks it.
Good leg kick by Draven there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood looks to land a right hand but Draven moved out of range.
A big left from Hollywood misses.
Draven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Draven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven slips under a jab.
Hollywood thuds a left hand into Draven's body.
Hollywood takes one to the side of the head.
Hollywood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hollywood needs to keep his hands up - Draven had a free shot at his head there.
Hollywood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hollywood moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDraven.
Draven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hollywood. That did some damage!
Draven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hollywood, as that shot connected.
Hollywood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hollywood is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hollywood throws a hook but Draven avoids it easily.
Draven thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hollywood if he has to take too many more of those.
Draven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Draven is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Draven scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Draven throws a head kick that Hollywood semi-blocks.
Hollywood is rocked!
It looks like Frankie Hollywood has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Draven! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Draven!
Eric Draven thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slavko Pakula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus McKenna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slavko Pakula could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gus McKenna's chin.
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26
260 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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235 lbs
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slavko Pakula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakula misses with a wild body shot.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pakula wants to clinch but McKenna slips to the side
and McKenna counters with a stiff right hand.
McKenna misses with a straight right.
Pakula lands a body shot.
McKenna swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pakula gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McKenna counters with a stiff right hand.
McKenna lands a leg kick that knocks Pakula off balance momentarily.
Pakula closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pakula moves into the clinch.
Pakula is working for takedown but McKenna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pakula lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Pakula has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McKenna pushes Pakula back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKenna blocks a body shot from Pakula.
Pakula digs a right hand into McKenna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McKenna's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pakula lands a nice elbow.
Pakula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKennas head.
Pakula lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McKenna.
McKenna misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pakula - that landed with a thud.
McKenna looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Pakula.
Pakula gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pakula is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McKenna has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McKenna takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Gus McKenna's cut even more.
Pakula lands a nice shot to the body.
Pakula has hold of one of McKenna's legs. McKenna is fighting the takedown attempt but Pakula gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pakula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pakula slips nicely into half guard.
Pakula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pakula performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pakula looks to land a strike but McKenna avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakula is looking to work some ground and pound but McKenna has wrist control.
Pakula wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
Pakula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McKenna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pakula.
McKenna keeping full guard, as Pakula tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pakula is pushing down on McKenna's leg trying to pass to half guard. McKenna is fighting to maintain full guard but Pakula has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pakula controlling the pace.
Pakula's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakula sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKenna defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McKenna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pakula sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKenna defending well though.
Pakula prevents McKenna from improving his position.
Pakula is trying to control the action in half guard but McKenna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pakula throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pakula stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pakula. That's going to slow McKenna down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McKenna on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pakula.
Pakula takes a swing at McKenna's ribcage but misses.
Pakula looks for the body kick but McKenna saw that one coming.
Pakula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pakula.
Pakula misses with a kick to the body.
McKenna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pakula throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKenna! But no joy.
McKenna gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pakula.
Slavko Pakula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pakula lands with a good body shot.
Pakula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slavko Pakula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pakula lands a nice hook to McKenna's body. McKenna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pakula throws a wild body kick that McKenna sees coming a mile off.
Pakula staying out of range there.
McKenna misses with a hook. Pakula ducked under it nicely.
Pakula is looking to counter the offense by McKenna and move into the clinch.
Slavko Pakula is winning the standup battle so far.
Pakula scores with a jab.
Pakula closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McKenna tries a body shot but Pakula blocks it.
Pakula prevents a body shot from McKenna.
Pakula has McKenna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McKenna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McKenna manages to break the clinch.
Pakula is looking to score with low kicks.
Pakula has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McKenna tries to land a leg kick but Pakula saw it coming and moves away.
As McKenna looks to move away, Pakula throws a big counter combo but McKenna just gets out of the way.
McKenna misses with a body shot.
Pakula appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice shot lands for McKenna.
Pakula connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKenna tries a low kick but Pakula avoids it.
Pakula walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pakula throws a right and a left that McKenna avoids nicely.
Pakula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenna can do to turn this around?
McKenna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pakula is out of range and McKenna settles back down.
McKenna throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pakula's head.
Pakula throws a body shot but no joy.
Pakula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pakula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKenna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pakula misses with a jab to the body
and McKenna counters with a leg kick.
Pakula misses with a looping right.
Pakula darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pakula's corner calls for a 1-2. Pakula obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pakula checks a leg kick.
Pakula throwing a counter right hand but McKenna manages to avoid it.
Pakula misses with a kick to the body
and McKenna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pakula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKenna.
Pakula with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters circling a little - Pakula finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pakula throws a poor cross that misses
and McKenna counters with a right hand to the body.
Pakula misses with a combination
and McKenna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pakula thinking.
McKenna goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pakula gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McKenna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pakula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKenna. That's going to slow Pakula down.
McKenna fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna throws a leg kick that misses.
McKenna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pakula.
Pakula throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pakula throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pakula misses with a body punch
and McKenna counters with a straight right hand.
McKenna blocks a jab.
McKenna throws a hook but Pakula avoids it easily.
Pakula connects with the punch.
McKenna walks into a jab.
McKenna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pakula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pakula misses the target.
Pakula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McKenna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pakula pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McKenna back to the cage. Pakula follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pakula.
Pakula delivers a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pakula.
McKenna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pakula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pakula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
McKenna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pakula misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Pakula as he checks the leg kick.
McKenna dips to his left and cracks Pakula with an uppercut!
Pakula misses with a hook. McKenna ducked under it 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 Slavko Pakula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pakula misses the jab.
McKenna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKenna on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McKenna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McKenna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pakula throws a right hand that misses
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pakula scores with a punch to the head.
McKenna lands a right hook to the body.
McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Pakula moves out of range easily.
Pakula throwing a counter right hand but McKenna manages to avoid it.
Pakula tries to clinch up but McKenna circles away and keeps his distance.
McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Pakula moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Pakula misses
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKenna takes a kick to the side of the head.
The cut above Gus McKenna's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenna tries to keep at a distance but Pakula has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakula digs a right hand underneath McKenna's ribcage. McKenna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pakula misses with an elbow over the top.
McKenna looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKenna has had enough of the clinch but Pakula keeps him there for the moment.
McKenna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKenna is trying to break free.
Pakula is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKenna is defending well for now.
Pakula lands a body shot in the clinch.
McKenna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKenna wants to break free but Pakula has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Pakula.
Pakula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pakula scores with a shot to the side of McKenna's head.
McKenna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pakula.
McKenna takes an elbow to the temple.
Gus McKenna's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gus McKenna's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slavko Pakula!
Slavko Pakula retains his heavyweight title!
Slavko Pakula gave a mention to ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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