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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Marcum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker comes to the cage accompanied by Kumiko Noma - Lilium. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Marcum!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcum shoots in and bounces Becker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Becker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcum.
Marcum drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Becker dives on top into guard.
Marcum wants to sweep but no luck.
Marcum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Becker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marcum's head.
Marcum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Becker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Becker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Becker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marcum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker trying to control from the bottom.
Marcum is nestled in close to Becker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Becker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marcum thows a big elbow that misses.
Becker working for a triangle but Marcum defends it easily.
Marcum scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marcum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Becker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Becker looking to control.
Marcum lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marcum is aware though and is defending well.
Marcum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marcum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marcum stands up over Becker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marcum cracks Becker with a solid left hand.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Marcum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Becker's head.
Marcum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marcum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Becker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marcum has managed to get both his arms back between Becker's legs - danger averted.
Marcum connects with a couple of short punches.
Becker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marcum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcum lands a couple of digs.
Marcum looking to pass the guard.
Marcum postures up and lands a big shot to Becker's brow.
Becker working for submissions but it's allowed Marcum to get to half guard.
Becker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marcum scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marcum seems to be working for a kimura but Becker defends the submission attempt.
Marcum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marcum lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Marcum.
Marcum is nestled in close to Becker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Becker wants to get back to full guard.
Marcum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Marcum.
Marcum stands up and beckons Becker to join him on the feet.
Becker tries to clinch up but Marcum circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcum drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Marcum dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marcum drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marcum chips away with some ground and pound.
Marcum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marcum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Becker looking for a guillotine here but Marcum defends easily.
Marcum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Becker's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marcum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Becker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Becker's head.
Marcum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker keeping full guard, as Marcum tries to pass.
Marcum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Becker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marcum scoring with some ground and pound.
Marcum scoring with some ground and pound.
Marcum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Becker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcum postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Becker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marcum, into his guard.
Becker chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker works over Marcum with some ground and pound from guard.
Becker wants to control from the top but Marcum keeps moving.
Marcum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Becker is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marcum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marcum striking off his back but it's not causing Becker any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcum manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Marcum cracks Becker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marcum lands a big shot there that rocks Becker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Marcum landing shots from mount.
Marcum lands a heavy elbow.
Becker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marcum breaks from Becker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marcum lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcum with the ground and pound from mount.
Marcum lands a big shot there that rocks Becker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Marcum lands a heavy elbow.
Becker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marcum working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marcum scoring with strikes but Becker is staying in there.
Marcum lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marcum lands a nice shot to the head.
Marcum prevents Becker from getting the reversal.
Marcum lands a nice shot to the head.
Marcum in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Becker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Marcum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marcum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marcum slips a nice elbow through Becker's hands, connecting with Becker's forehead.
Marcum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marcum working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marcum lands strikes from half guard.
Becker is looking to control Marcum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Becker avoid being mounted?
Marcum throwing shots but Becker is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcum prevents Becker from improving his position.
Marcum drops an elbow to the side of Becker's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marcum.
Ground and pound from Marcum.
Becker is trying to maintain the position but Marcum is very close to passing his half guard.
Becker has hold of Marcum's hands but Marcum slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marcum lands a nice short elbow.
Becker trying to control but Marcum postures up.
Nice strikes from Marcum there.
Marcum is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Becker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marcum is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcum working Becker over with strikes.
Marcum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marcum lands strikes from half guard.
Marcum is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marcum landing strikes from the mount.
Marcum looking to finish Becker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Becker!
Becker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vinnie Marcum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marcum looking to finish Becker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Becker!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marcum cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marcum lands with some strikes.
Marcum is landing with some decent strikes but Becker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marcum lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Becker hang on?
Marcum scoring with strikes but Becker is staying in there.
Becker tries to buck Marcum off but he can't manage it.
Becker is in a horrible position here. Marcum smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Becker is desperately trying to improve his position but Marcum has a good base and remains in mount.
Marcum cracks Becker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marcum working Becker over with strikes here.
Marcum is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Becker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcum scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Becker taking shots to the head.
Becker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Becker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marcum.
Marcum looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Becker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Becker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Becker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marcum working the head and body with strikes.
Marcum scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adam Becker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinnie Marcum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Becker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Marcum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marcum 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Marcum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Inge Koll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Rynca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koll comes to the cage accompanied by Burn in hell. Rocky Rynca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inge Koll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Rynca!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koll slips a jab from Rynca.
Rocky Rynca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rynca throws a series of punches but Koll avoids them all with ease.
Koll scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koll working the ground and pound but Rynca is defending the strikes.
Rynca defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koll throws a strike aimed at the side of Rynca's head but Rynca avoids it well.
Koll creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rynca sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Koll tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Koll has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
An elbow from Koll crashes against the mat.
Rynca wants to get back to his feet but Koll drags him back down.
Koll tries to move to mount but Rynca blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Koll crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koll creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rynca sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rynca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koll. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rynca is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Koll has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Koll thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koll 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.
Koll tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koll looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rynca gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koll landing punches.
Rynca avoids a series of strikes thrown by Koll.
Koll pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Koll working the ground and pound effectively.
Koll with a couple of short strikes.
Rynca is squirming around, avoiding Koll's attempts to control the action.
Koll goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rynca is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koll wants to control but Rynca passes easily into half guard.
Koll wants to get back to full guard.
Koll is pressing down on Rynca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Koll escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rynca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koll throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koll is breathing heavily.
Rynca trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koll's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koll looking for subs off his back but Rynca has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rynca escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rynca looks to land a right hand but Koll moved out of range.
Rynca misses with a low kick.
Rynca thows a body shot but no joy.
Rynca tries to clinch up but Koll circles away and keeps his distance.
Koll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rynca moves away.
Rynca tries to clinch but Koll moves out of range.
Rynca throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inge Koll dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Koll takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rynca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koll moves away.
Koll checks a leg kick.
Koll lands a slapping body shot.
Koll shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rynca napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Koll throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Koll is trying to get an arm triangle but Rynca is defending well.
Koll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rynca keeps working.
Koll tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koll looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koll creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rynca sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Koll tries to advance to mount but can't.
Koll tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Koll connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rynca some visible discomfort.
Rynca prevents Koll from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koll is working to tighten is grip on Rynca's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rynca has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Koll is really squeezing tight and eventually Rynca passes out! Koll breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Inge Koll!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thaddius Brrapington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monk Smallhead (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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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thaddius Brrapington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monk Smallhead!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brrapington throws a head kick but Smallhead moves out of range.
Brrapington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smallhead's waist but Smallhead gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brrapington off to one side.
Smallhead moves into range and clinches up with Brrapington.
Smallhead is trying to break the clinch but Brrapington has him pressed against the cage.
Smallhead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brrapington breaks from the clinch.
Brrapington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smallhead's head.
Brrapington tries a head kick but it misses.
Brrapington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smallhead lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Thaddius Brrapington has been cut.
Brrapington lands with a slapping head kick.
Brrapington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smallhead moves into range and clinches up with Brrapington.
Brrapington looking to stall.
Smallhead working hard to break the clinch.
Smallhead lands a right hand.
Brrapington can't break the clinch.
Brrapington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brrapington wants to stall.
Brrapington has had enough of the clinch but Smallhead keeps him there for the moment.
Smallhead is trying to drag Brrapington to the mat but Brrapington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smallhead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brrapington lands a jab to the head.
Brrapington lands with a slapping head kick.
Brrapington misses with a head kick.
Brrapington lands a head kick!
Brrapington walks into a left hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smallhead breaks the clinch.
Brrapington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brrapington lands a head kick!
Smallhead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smallhead gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smallhead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brrapington lands a front kick.
Brrapington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smallhead avoids the head kick by Brrapington.
Smallhead is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brrapington's half guard.
Brrapington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smallhead.
Smallhead is keen to just control but Brrapington is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smallhead trying to control from Brrapington's half guard. Brrapington has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brrapington trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smallhead looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smallhead bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smallhead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brrapington is not content to let Smallhead control the position.
Smallhead wants to pass to mount but Brrapington is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brrapington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smallhead being controlled here momentarily.
Brrapington manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brrapington throwing strikes here but Smallhead is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smallhead is squirming around, avoiding Brrapington's attempts to control the action.
Brrapington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monk Smallhead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thaddius Brrapington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brrapington scoring well with a low kick there.
Brrapington closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smallhead counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smallhead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brrapington circles away.
A big right from Smallhead misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Brrapington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brrapington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brrapington throws a good cross that connects.
Brrapington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thaddius Brrapington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smallhead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brrapington. Brrapington obviously looking to wear him down.
Brrapington tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smallhead counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brrapington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smallhead tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brrapington throws a sloppy head kick and Smallhead moves out of range easily.
Brrapington wants to clinch up but Smallhead keeps it at a distance.
Monk Smallhead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smallhead has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smallhead changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brrapington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Brrapington misses the target.
Brrapington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brrapington throws a sloppy head kick and Smallhead moves out of range easily.
Brrapington is looking to clinch but Smallhead is avoiding it.
Brrapington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brrapington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smallhead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brrapington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brrapington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smallhead.
Brrapington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brrapington throws a head kick but Smallhead moves out of range.
Smallhead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smallhead tries to bum rush Brrapington with a series of wild strikes but Brrapington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brrapington walks into a jab.
Smallhead blocks a head kick by Brrapington.
Brrapington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brrapington wants it to stay on the feet.
Thaddius Brrapington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monk Smallhead.
Smallhead closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brrapington working Smallhead over with knees to the body.
Brrapington tries to land a knee to the head but Smallhead blocks with his arms.
Smallhead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smallhead closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brrapington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smallhead breaks the clinch.
Brrapington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smallhead. That did some damage!
Smallhead lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smallhead shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brrapington as he jumps to the side.
Smallhead shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smallhead prevents Brrapington from standing back up.
Smallhead seems to be looking for submissions.
Smallhead is trying to control. Brrapington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smallhead is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Brrapington manages to get to full guard.
Brrapington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brrapington wants to get back to his feet but Smallhead is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brrapington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smallhead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brrapington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monk Smallhead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thaddius Brrapington's cut.
That's time! Brrapington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brrapington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brrapington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brrapington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brrapington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smallhead defends it nicely.
Smallhead fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smallhead takes one on the button.
Brrapington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smallhead takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brrapington tries to clinch up.
Smallhead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brrapington.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brrapington is looking to land body kicks.
Smallhead moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smallhead manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brrapington.
Smallhead swats away the attempt to clinch by Brrapington.
Smallhead dives in and grabs Brrapington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brrapington pushes down on Smallhead's head and hops out.
Brrapington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smallhead moves into the clinch.
Smallhead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brrapington moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smallhead misses the shot to the body.
Brrapington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brrapington misses with a head kick.
Brrapington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brrapington throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smallhead throws a right and a left that Brrapington avoids nicely.
Smallhead misses the shot to the body.
Brrapington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smallhead fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Smallhead misses.
Brrapington tries a head kick but it misses.
Smallhead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brrapington throws a head kick but Smallhead moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brrapington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smallhead throws a right hand that Brrapington ducks under and follows up with a left that Brrapington also avoids with ease.
Brrapington misses with a head kick.
Brrapington closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smallhead moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brrapington working hard to break the clinch.
Smallhead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brrapington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smallhead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smallhead fails with a takedown attempt.
Thaddius Brrapington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monk Smallhead.
Smallhead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brrapington circles away.
Brrapington throws a sloppy head kick and Smallhead moves out of range easily.
Monk Smallhead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smallhead shoots in for a takedown but Brrapington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brrapington lands with a right hand.
That's four 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.
Brrapington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smallhead lands an overhand right.
Brrapington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smallhead counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smallhead trying to control but Brrapington is working from the bottom.
Brrapington has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smallhead off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Monk Smallhead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brrapington throws a sloppy head kick and Smallhead moves out of range easily.
Smallhead has closed the distance and engaged Brrapington in a clinch.
Thaddius Brrapington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brrapington missing with knees to the body.
Brrapington lands a nice knee to the body.
Brrapington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brrapington trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Monk Smallhead.
Well Smallhead 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monk Smallhead!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Raid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingdom Jackson (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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210 lbs
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18
209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Raid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kingdom Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson takes a swing at Raid's ribcage but misses.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Raid lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Raid lands a high kick!
It looks like Kingdom Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raid.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Raid.
Raid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Raid avoids them all with ease.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raid circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Raid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Jackson looks gassed!
Raid tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Raid is controlling the position.
Raid wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Raid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Raid passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson pushes Raid off looking to stand but Raid dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson is staying active underneath Raid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raid is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Raid shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raid counters with a nice leg kick.
Raid closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raid lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raid is controlling him.
Raid wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raid is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Raid isn't so interested in that idea.
Raid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raid is controlling him.
Raid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson wants to stand but Raid is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Raid circles away easily
and Raid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Max Raid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingdom Jackson.
Jackson wants to stand but Raid is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raid postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Raid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raid is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raid scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raid gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Raid bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Raid is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raid is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Raid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingdom Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Raid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Raid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Raid avoids nicely.
Raid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Raid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Raid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raid counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raid showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson wants to stand but Raid is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Raid from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raid prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Raid trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to stand but Raid is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Raid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson tries to kick Raid off but Raid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Raid is keeping busy.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Raid wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Raid is controlling him well.
Raid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Raid shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Raid shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Raid prevents Jackson from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Raid is controlling him
Jackson wants to control but Raid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raid looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Raid is controlling him
Raid is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Raid wants to stand up but Jackson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Raid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is thwarting Raid's attempts to control the position.
Raid is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is pressing down on Raid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Raid is holding on for now.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Raid is defending it quite comfortably.
Raid tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
It looks like Jackson is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Raid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kingdom Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raid counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Raid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Raid working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Max Raid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raid lands a nice short elbow.
Raid is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is not content to let Raid control the position.
Raid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Raid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Raid from controlling successfully.
Raidis looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in guard.
Raid trying to control the position here.
Raid is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes down on Raid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raid is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Raid defends the submission attempt.
Raid is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raid makes his way to full guard, as Jackson worked for a kimura.
Jackson throws a strike but Raid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Raid gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raid manages to avoid it.
Raid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson is pushing Raid's head away, looking to escape. Raid manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Kingdom Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raid has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Raid slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson works Raid's body with a nice hook.
Jackson lunges at Raid with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raid's hand.
Raid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Raid counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Raid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Raid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reijo Rymy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gol D Roger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rymy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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193 lbs
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22
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reijo Rymy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gol D Roger!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger shoots for a takedown but Rymy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rymy is fending him off so far but Roger persists. Nope, Rymy circles away and we're back to standing.
Rymy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rymy working over Roger with some ground and pound. Roger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roger manages to get to full guard.
Roger keeping full guard, as Rymy tries to pass.
Rymy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rymy stands and throws Roger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rymy works to advance to full mount. Roger defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rymy scoring with strikes but Roger is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roger is in a horrible position here. Rymy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rymy loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Roger scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Rymy land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Rymy stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reijo Rymy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siren Tero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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300 lbs
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25
292 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Siren Tero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Dawg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tero feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dawg sprawling to the canvas! Dawg rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tero finish him?!
It looks like Big Dawg has been cut.
Dawg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dawg has a takedown stuffed.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tero! Dawg is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siren Tero!
Siren Tero is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Bergstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Booker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Bergstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Booker!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergstrom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bergstrom showed some decent athleticism there.
Bergstrom throwing shots but Booker is blocking nicely.
Bergstrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Booker keeps working.
Bergstrom tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Booker tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bergstrom manages to move to mount!
Bergstrom thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bergstrom scoring with strikes but Booker is staying in there.
Booker tries to lock up and control but Bergstrom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergstrom with shots to the head and body - Booker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Booker is looking to get to half guard.
Booker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bergstrom goes for an armbar but Booker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Booker.
Bergstrom keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully.
Bergstrom manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Booker avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bergstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Booker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bergstrom misses with the combination.
Booker has his takedown stuffed
and Bergstrom counters with a three punch combo that has Booker backing up. Booker nods at Bergstrom to acknowledge the strikes.
Marcus Bergstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergstrom tries to clinch there but Booker circles away.
Booker shoots and misses
and Bergstrom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Booker won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker controls the position for a moment.
Bergstrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bergstrom working away.
Bergstrom swings around for an armbar but Booker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bergstrom's guard.
Bergstrom is breathing heavily.
Bergstrom keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully.
Booker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bergstrom keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Booker is pushing down on Bergstrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bergstrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Booker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Booker trying to control from half guard but Bergstrom is working away.
Booker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bergstrom wants to control but Booker is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Bergstrom dominated that round.
That's time! Bergstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Booker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Booker misses with a takedown
and Bergstrom counters with a one-two to the body.
Bergstrom throws a series of punches but Booker moves out of range.
Bergstrom clinches up against the cage.
Bergstrom has hold of one of Booker's legs. Booker is fighting the takedown attempt but Bergstrom gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bergstrom looking to sit in guard and control but Booker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergstrom keeping full guard, as Booker tries to pass.
Booker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Michael Booker just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bergstrom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Booker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Booker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bergstrom is one step ahead there.
Booker wants to stand and escape but Bergstrom is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom gets to his feet. Booker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bergstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Booker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bergstrom moves in looking to clinch but Booker pushes him off.
Bergstrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Booker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Booker.
Bergstrom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Booker wants to control from the top but Bergstrom keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booker stands and throws Bergstrom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Booker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bergstrom has escaped the position, nice work there.
Booker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bergstrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Booker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bergstrom tries to clinch up.
Bergstrom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Booker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bergstrom throws out the jab.
Marcus Bergstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Booker fails with the takedown
and Bergstrom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker tries to pull guard but Bergstrom holds him up against the cage and eventually Booker drops back down to his feet.
Bergstrom has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Booker regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Booker wants to stand but Bergstrom is controlling the position.
Marcus Bergstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Booker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Booker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Booker wants to sweep here but Bergstrom controlling him for the moment.
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.
Bergstrom wants to get up but he can't break Booker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bergstrom looking to sit in guard and control but Booker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Booker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booker looking to sit in guard and control but Bergstrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Booker holds on and takes a little breather.
Bergstrom looking to sit in guard and control but Booker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bergstrom uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Booker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bergstrom counters with a shoot takedown. Booker fights it but they end up in guard.
Marcus Bergstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Booker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booker wants to sweep but no luck.
Booker has a closed guard, preventing Bergstrom from standing up.
Booker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bergstrom trying to control but Booker is working from the bottom.
Booker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bergstrom's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Bergstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bergstrom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Bergstrom!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ignas Bozicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reg Magno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bozicko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - T.N.T . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
160 lbs
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22
163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ignas Bozicko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reg Magno!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bozicko tries to avoid it but Magno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bozicko to the ground. Bozicko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bozicko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bozicko tries to bum rush Magno with a series of wild strikes but Magno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Bozicko misses.
Bozicko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bozicko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bozicko tries to buck Magno off but Magno is having none of it.
Magno in side control, throwing shots but Bozicko defends.
Bozicko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Magno seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Magno throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magno trying to control the action but Bozicko is working from the bottom.
Bozicko is trying to get back to half guard.
Magno lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bozicko keeps working.
Bozicko tries to escape but Magno is in control.
Bozicko tries to bench press Magno off him but Magno keeps the position.
Magno cracks Bozicko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ground and pound from Magno seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bozicko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Magno.
Magno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bozicko wants to get back to his feet.
Bozicko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bozicko keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bozicko tries to improve position but can't.
Magno cracks Bozicko with a big right hand but Bozicko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bozicko dodges the ground and pound from Magno.
Magno cracks Bozicko with a big elbow.
Bozicko is looking for a sweep.
Bozicko is working hard here to advance position.
Bozicko controls the position for a moment.
Bozicko is breathing heavily.
Magno working the ground and pound but Bozicko is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magno lands an elbow.
Bozicko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Magno throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Magno working the ground and pound.
Bozicko wants to get back to his feet but Magno drags him back down.
Magno misses with the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Magno's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bozicko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magno working the ground and pound.
Magno landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magno controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozicko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magno working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magno advances nicely into full mount.
Magno has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bozicko's face.
Bozicko is rocked!
Magno landing punches.
Oh Bozicko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bozicko taking shots to the head.
Magno jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bozicko manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bozicko seems to have got his legs back now.
The ground and pound from Magno seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bozicko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magno asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reg Magno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Magno wants to clinch up but Bozicko keeps it at a distance.
Bozicko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bozicko misses with a punch on the inside.
Bozicko has Magno pushed against the cage.
Bozicko wants to get back to striking at distance but Magno won't allow it.
Magno turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Magno manages to end up in side control.
Magno landing strikes.
Magno wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bozicko, who protects the arm well.
Magno working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magno misses with the ground and pound.
Bozicko tries to buck Magno off but Magno is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bozicko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magno wants to control but Bozicko is keeping him busy.
Bozicko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Reg Magno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magno wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bozicko, who protects the arm well.
Magno has knee on belly and moves into mount.
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.
Magno lands a big shot there that rocks Bozicko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Magno trying to control but Bozicko is having none of it.
Magno lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Magno sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Magno is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bozicko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magno pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Ignas Bozicko has been cut.
Magno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magno unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bozicko wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Magno celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reg Magno!
Reg Magno is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Random (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jock Lisewski (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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202 lbs
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BJJ White 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Random!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jock Lisewski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lisewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Random dodges the punch combination from Lisewski.
Lisewski tries to clinch but Random moves out of range.
Random throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lisewski.
Random lands with a good body shot.
Random lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Jock Lisewski has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Random uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lisewski.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lisewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lisewski throws a right hand that Random ducks under and follows up with a left that Random also avoids with ease.
Random swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lisewski.
Lisewski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jock Lisewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lisewski looks gassed!
Random avoids the body shot from Lisewski.
Random throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lisewski.
Random cracks Lisewski with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lisewski tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Random pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lisewski is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Random!
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